Knifewoman Kills Bank of America VP in Times Square; Police Shoot Suspect
Summary
Erin Piacenti, a Bank of America employee, was identified as one of two people stabbed in Times Square by a woman who was later shot and killed by police. The incident occurred at 42nd Street and Seventh Avenue.
How coverage differs
Left outlets emphasize the victim's tragic death and the unprovoked nature of the Times Square stabbing, while right outlets focus on the assailant's background and question police use of force.
- Left: Times Square stabbing: Bank of America employee killed in unprovoked attack Left-leaning outlets focus on the victim, Erin Piacenti, a Bank of America employee, highlighting the 'unprovoked' nature of the fatal stabbing in Times Square. These reports emphasize the tragic loss of life and the shock surrounding the incident at 42nd Street and Seventh Avenue.
- Right: Crazed knifewoman's family secrets revealed after Times Square murder Right-leaning outlets delve into the background of the assailant, focusing on her 'disturbing family secrets' and questioning the police's handling of the situation. These reports highlight the mother's query about why police couldn't apprehend her daughter without using lethal force.