Bank of America vice president Erin Piacenti killed in Times Square stabbing

A Bank of America vice president, Erin Piacenti, was killed in a stabbing at Times Square on Monday.

Piacenti, 32, was a vice president in BofA's business selection and conflicts unit, according to her LinkedIn profile.

"We are shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic loss of our colleague. She was a valued teammate who will be greatly missed. Our hearts go out to her family and all of her loved ones," the US banking giant said in an emailed statement to Reuters on Tuesday.