NEW YORK: A knife-wielding lady stabbed two folks in New York’s Occasions Sq. on Monday (Aug 31) earlier than she was shot by police, in keeping with authorities and US media.
Native information reviews mentioned the suspect was taken to hospital in crucial situation, whereas the standing of the 2 victims was not instantly clear.
Police reportedly don’t imagine the stabbing was terror-related, and are probing the lady’s psychological well being.
An AFP journalist on the scene noticed a big emergency companies presence and officers inspecting a patch of blood in Occasions Sq., a usually bustling hotspot for vacationers.
One witness informed native outlet PIX11 that the suspect had two knives in her arms and was tased by police earlier than she rushed at officers.
“They shot her twice,” mentioned the unnamed witness.
The New York Police Division described the incident as a “confirmed officer-involved capturing” and mentioned a press briefing could be held in a while Monday.
“Proper now, it is nonetheless an energetic and ongoing investigation,” a spokeswoman informed AFP.
