New York Police shoot and wound woman accused of stabbing two people in Times Square

New York.- New York Police officers shot a woman who allegedly stabbed two people in the tourist area of Times Square, in New York, leaving them seriously injured, according to local media reports.

According to preliminary information, the attacker apparently has mental health issues, although authorities are still investigating the circumstances of the incident.

The incident triggered a police intervention in one of the busiest areas of the city. Authorities are seeking to determine what motivated the aggression and how the events unfolded.

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Investigating the motive for the attack

The incident was initially reported as a possible armed robbery. However, as the investigations progressed, authorities began to consider the possibility that it was a random attack.

The police continue to gather information to establish the motive for the attack and clarify the circumstances in which two people were injured in Times Square.