The New York Police Department (NYPD) advised the public to avoid a busy intersection in Times Square on Monday afternoon as officers investigated a police-involved shooting.
Authorities warned individuals to steer clear of West 43rd Street and Seventh Avenue and to expect delays in the surrounding area.
The NYPD confirmed to Fox News Digital that a police-involved shooting occurred, but did not provide further details.
According to police sources, two individuals were reportedly stabbed before the alleged attacker, described as a woman, was confronted by NYPD officers.
The woman was reportedly receiving CPR following the confrontation, as reported by the outlet.
A witness claimed on social media that a woman was "running around stabbing people." A video shared on social media showed a woman wielding what appeared to be a knife, approaching a group of police officers before being shot.
It was not immediately clear whether any NYPD officers sustained injuries during the incident.
This is a developing story. Updates will follow.