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Police shoot woman who allegedly stabbed 2 in Times Square
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Brandy Beard , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The incident is being reported by multiple news sources, including WABC and NBC New York, which provided initial reports of the stabbing and the police response. A woman was shot by police after allegedly stabbing two people.
A woman was shot by police after allegedly stabbing two people. She had two knives and was threatening others when the incident occurred. The woman appeared to be emotionally disturbed and refused to put down the knives when confronted by police. At least two people were stabbed, but their conditions are unknown.
The woman and the stabbing victims were taken to hospitals for treatment. Further details about the incident and the conditions of those involved are available from news outlets.
The incident is being reported by multiple news sources, including WABC and NBC New York, which provided initial reports of the stabbing and the police response.
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Category: safety Published: August 31, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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