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As Families Mourn, Police Seek Answers in Fatal Times Square Attack

As Families Mourn, Police Seek Answers in Fatal Times Square Attack
New York Times Tuesday 01 September 2026, 20:13 UTC By Maria Cramer and Chelsia Rose Marcius 1 min read
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A knife-wielding 49-year-old woman attacked two people in Times Square before she was shot and fatally wounded by the police.

A knife-wielding 49-year-old woman attacked two people in Times Square before she was shot and fatally wounded by the police. [Image text:] HIER KAUFEN T Dy 520 - WE FIND A WAY
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