Key facts
- Erin Piacenti, a vice president at Bank of America, was fatally stabbed in Times Square.
- The attack occurred shortly after Piacenti returned from maternity leave.
- Piacenti was described by her boss as a 'superstar' known for mentoring junior colleagues.
- The attacker, Pamela Cisneros, was killed by police at the scene.
- A GoFundMe for Piacenti's daughter has raised over $800,000.
Erin Piacenti, a vice president at Bank of America, was fatally stabbed in Times Square in what authorities described as an unprovoked attack. Piacenti, 32, had recently returned to work after a five-month maternity leave. She was remembered by her colleagues and direct boss, Hallie Ziesmer, as a highly intelligent and capable 'superstar' who was dedicated to mentoring junior teammates. Piacenti's role at the bank involved assisting investment bankers with disclosure documents for mergers and acquisitions and navigating complex regulations. Before joining Bank of America, she worked at the law firm Davis Polk for over three years, focusing on M&A. The attacker, Pamela Cisneros, 49, also injured another individual before being shot and killed by police at the scene. Following Piacenti's death, a GoFundMe campaign established to support her infant daughter, Madison, has raised over $800,000, with significant contributions from Bank of America employees.