One person killed as woman randomly stabs two people in Times Square before being fatally shot by police

A woman randomly stabbed two people in New York City's Times Square on Monday afternoon, resulting in the death of one female victim and injuries to a man. The incident occurred shortly before 4:30 p.m. near an NYPD substation outside One Times Square. Following the attacks, police fatally shot the suspect at the scene.

Authorities have noted that the suspect had a history of mental health issues known to the New York police, though she had no prior arrest record. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack is ongoing.