Bank of America VP Erin Piacenti killed in random stabbing at Times Square

New York police confirmed that Erin Piacenti, a vice president with Bank of America, died after being stabbed in a seemingly random assault in Times Square, one of the city’s busiest tourist areas. The incident unfolded on a crowded sidewalk, and authorities said the motive appears to be indiscriminate, with no known connection to the victim’s professional role. Police have launched a homicide investigation and are reviewing surveillance footage from nearby businesses to identify the attacker. Bank of America released a brief statement expressing shock and extending condolences to Piacenti’s family, while urging cooperation with law‑enforcement. The case adds to a series of recent violent incidents in major U.S. urban centers, prompting heightened security alerts in public spaces.