Live newsroomScoop NewsLast newsroom update: Sep 2, 2:31 AM

Live source delayed — keeping the latest verified scores on screen while the desk reconnects.

Video: Woman Shot Dead After Stabbing 2 People in Times Square

The New York City police shot and killed a woman in Times Square on Monday after she stabbed two people, one fatally.

Missing media or need the complete publisher report? Open The New York Times

Scoop News DeskTimes Square, New York City · Published Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 1:49 AM UTCUpdated Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 2:31 AM UTC

Coverage image for: Video: Woman Shot Dead After Stabbing 2 People in Times Square

Media link supplied by the Scoop Newsroom app.

Scoop News reporting summary

The text below was supplied by the Scoop Newsroom app. Third-party reporting is attributed in the source panel.

Video: Woman Shot Dead After Stabbing 2 People in Times Square - The New York Times.

Breaking news moves fast. Follow @Will466513 on X for breaking news alerts. Follow on X →

Transparent record

Story timeline

Dated changes to this report are shown here as they are published.

Version 2unpublished
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 11:04 AM UTC
Removed by Scoop Timeline eligibility policy
Version 3published
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 10:40 PM UTC
The New York City police shot and killed a woman in Times Square on Monday after she stabbed two people, one fatally.
Version 4unpublished
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 2:31 AM UTC
Removed by Scoop Timeline eligibility policy