The deadly incident struck in the heart of busy Times Square (Picture: News via CNP/Shutterstock) A knife-wielding woman stabbed two people in New York City’s tourist attraction, killing one woman, before police opened fire at her. Violent crime has fallen sharply in New York City so far this year, with homicides down 24% and on pace to potentially hit their lowest level in decades. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• The deadly incident struck in the heart of busy Times Square (Picture: News via CNP/Shutterstock) A knife-wielding woman stabbed two people in New York City’s tourist attraction, killing one woman, before police opened fire at her. She is said to have randomly...S1

• Violent crime has fallen sharply in New York City so far this year, with homicides down 24% and on pace to potentially hit their lowest level in decades. But this is the second killing this year in Times Square.S2

• The woman behind the attack has reportedly had a history of mental health issues with New York police but no arrest record prior to her stabbing attacks on Tuesday.S3