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Chaos in Times Square: Woman Wields Knife Before Being Shot
31 Aug
Summary
- NYPD officers responded to an incident in Times Square.
- A woman reportedly approached officers with a knife.
- Police discharged their firearms in the unfolding event.
The New York City Police Department was actively investigating a police-involved shooting that unfolded in Times Square on Monday afternoon. Authorities advised the public to steer clear of the intersection at West 43rd Street and Seventh Avenue due to the ongoing investigation and expected traffic delays.
Initial reports, circulating on social media, indicated that a woman was observed with a knife and reportedly advanced toward police officers. This confrontation led to officers discharging their firearms at the scene, according to witness accounts and preliminary information.
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