Crime & Justice
CROSS-SPECTRUMBROAD COVERAGE
Bank of America VP killed in Times Square stabbing as attacker is shot by police
A Bank of America vice president was fatally stabbed in Times Square on Monday, and the assailant was killed by police after also wounding an elderly man.
How this was covered
- Left-leaning outlets covered this 2h later
- Right-leaning coverage is the most divided on this story
Why it matters
The shooting highlights how police respond to violent attacks in heavily populated public spaces.
How this story developed
- Aug 31 NYPD asks pedestrians to steer clear of Times Square after officer-involved shooting
- Sep 1 Police shot the suspect after a taser failed to subdue her.
In this story
Bank of Americaviolent crimeNYPD responseErin PiacentiPamela Cisnerospublic safety
