NYPD shoots woman with knife near Times Square after she attacked at least 2 people, officials say

Authorities in Manhattan on Monday afternoon shot a woman near Times Square after she allegedly slashed at least two people, city officials told NBC News. The officials said the woman was armed with at least one knife. The conditions of the suspect and victims were not immediately known, according to the officials. Authorities are investigating the woman’s mental health history, the officials said. They said the stabbings, which happened near the tourist-heavy at West 43rd Street and Seventh Avenue, do not appear to be a terrorist act. The New York City Police Department told people to avoid the area because of a police investigation. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. [Image text:] HASEO QUAR EP PEDESTRIANFLON2ONE PEDESTRIANFLON ZONE KEEP MOVIN EWYORKPOUCED NE EPTT&T branded -anges Eve ecting C thing 452025 NYPD POLICE 4520 PROFESSIONALIS RespeCr 4382s NYPD POLICE It T