Source: Fortune
Summary
A Bank of America vice president was killed and another person injured in a stabbing attack in Times Square on Monday. Erin Piacenti, 32, died from her injuries at Bellevue Hospital. She worked as a vice president of business selection and conflicts at the bank. A 49-year-old woman, Pamela Cisneros, was identified as the attacker and was shot and killed by police after a confrontation. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch described the incident as a dangerous situation in a high-traffic area. Bank of America expressed deep sorrow over the loss of Piacenti.
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The numbers tell one story.
A vice president killed in a public attack. A suspect with knives. A police response that ended in a fatality. A city official praising officers. A company mourning a loss. A tragic event in a place that never sleeps.
The strategy enters a familiar phase.
Police say they did what they were trained to do. Officials say they keep the city safe. The company says it’s shocked and saddened. The victim’s life was cut short. The attacker’s actions were senseless.
There is no clear path forward after a random act of violence.
Author: Evan Null
