Urban crime stories

Sep 1, 2026

Bank of America VP killed in Times Square stabbing

Erin Piacenti, a 32-year-old Bank of America vice president, was fatally stabbed in a random attack in New York's Times Square on Monday. The attacker, who also injured another person, was shot and killed by police.

Sep 1, 20266 sources

Jun 22, 2026

Montreal Police Officer and Civilian Killed in Shooting; Suspect Dead

A shooting in Montreal's Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood left three people dead, including a police officer—the first Montreal officer killed in the line of duty in nearly 25 years—a civilian, and the suspect. Police Chief Fady Dagher confirmed the threat has been neutralized and shelter-in-place orders lifted.

Jun 22, 20268 sources