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<\/a><\/p>\nA woman who allegedly stabbed two people near New York City\u2019s Times Square on Monday has died after police shot her, four officials briefed on the matter told NBC News.<\/p>\n
One of the people she is accused of stabbing has also died, the officials said, describing the victim only as a female.<\/p>\n
Officials said earlier that the attacker was armed with at least one knife. The condition of the other victim was not immediately known.<\/p>\n
Disturbing video of the incident shared on social media shows a woman surrounded by officers. A series of gunshots and the sound of a stun gun can be heard as the woman moves toward the officers while waving something.<\/p>\n
The video shows the woman falling to the ground. <\/p>\n
Authorities are investigating the woman\u2019s mental health history, the officials said.<\/p>\n
They said the stabbings, which happened near the tourist-heavy attraction at West 43rd Street and Seventh Avenue, do not appear to be a terrorist act.<\/p>\n
Police told people to avoid the area because of a police investigation.<\/p>\n
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.<\/p>\n
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