A corporate vice-president at Bank of America was killed in a stabbing in New York City’s Times Square, the second-biggest US lending bank said on Tuesday about a random incident that took place in broad daylight in the bustling heart of Manhattan.
The incident had brought the streets of the crowded area to a halt on Monday as emergency vehicles swarmed between the skyscrapers.
The deceased was Erin Piacenti, 32, according to the New York City police department (NYPD). Bank of America confirmed the loss of a staff member. Piacenti was a vice-president in the bank’s business selection and conflicts unit, according to her LinkedIn profile.
“We are shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic loss of our colleague. She was a valued teammate who will be greatly missed. Our hearts go out to her family and all of her loved ones,” the US banking company said in a statement on Tuesday. Bank of America’s Manhattan office is located a stone’s throw from Times Square, at One Bryant Park.
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