A woman armed with knives attacked two people in Times Square on Monday afternoon. This incident took place just before 4:30 p.m. near West 43rd Street and Seventh Avenue. Authorities labeled the woman as emotionally disturbed. She stabbed a man and a woman before moving toward NYPD officers while holding two knives.
The armed woman headed north towards an NYPD substation. Police confronted her there as she continued to wield the knives. Officers initially used a Taser to try and stop her. However, she continued to advance while still armed. This action led the officers to open fire, striking her.
Following the incident, both the stabbing victims and the suspect were taken to hospitals. Specific information regarding their conditions remains unclear. Authorities have urged the public to stay away from the area around West 43rd Street and Seventh Avenue. Delays are expected as investigations continue on the scene.
The NYPD confirmed this was a police-involved shooting incident. Police also noted that the event does not seem to be connected to terrorism. Whether any officers were injured remains uncertain.
A news conference about the incident is expected from the police later. Stepheny Price, a writer at Fox News, provided coverage with a focus on various regions and topics, including crime and border security.
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