A woman fatally stabbed during a violent attack in Times Square had been battling severe mental health challenges for years, according to her brother, who described her struggles as a defining part of her life. Authorities are investigating the incident as part of a broader wave of stabbings in the city, raising questions about underlying factors contributing to such attacks. Her family has shared accounts of her past difficulties, offering a glimpse into the personal toll of untreated mental illness. The case underscores ongoing concerns about public safety amid rising tensions in urban areas.
Woman NYPD killed after Times Square stabbings had long mental health struggle, brother says Gothamist
