Woman shot by police after stabbing two people in New York: Reports
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- Police shot a knife-wielding woman in Times Square after she allegedly stabbed two people, authorities and U.S. media reported.
- The suspect was taken to hospital in critical condition, while the victims' conditions were not immediately known.
- Police said the incident remained under investigation and did not believe it was terror-related.
A woman carrying two knives allegedly stabbed two people in New York's Times Square before police shot her, according to authorities and U.S. media reports.
Local reports said the woman was taken to hospital in critical condition. The condition of the two victims was not immediately clear.
They shot her twice.
A witness told PIX11 that officers used a Taser before the woman rushed at them. "They shot her twice," the unnamed witness said.
An AFP journalist saw a large emergency response in the normally busy tourist area, where officials inspected a patch of blood. The New York Police Department called the incident a "confirmed officer-involved shooting." A police spokeswoman told AFP, "Right now, it's still an active and ongoing investigation." Police reportedly do not believe the stabbing was related to terrorism and are examining the woman's mental health.
Right now, it's still an active and ongoing investigation.
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