Tragedy in Times Square Sparks Global Support | Portland Maine News

0:00A tragic incident in Times Square has led to a massive outpouring of support. Aaron P. Atenti, a 32-year-old Bank of America executive, was fatally stabbed on her first day back at work after maternity leave. She was just 32 years old and had a five-month-old daughter, named Madison. A GoFundMe campaign set up to support Madison's future has already raised close to $1 million. The funds are intended to help care for the infant and ensure she knows about her mother's remarkable life. The campaign was organized by her husband's brother-in-law and has seen donations from thousands of people moved by the story. The attack, described by police as random and unprovoked, also injured a 68-year-old man. The assailant, 49-year-old Pamela Sussneros, was shot and killed by officers at the scene. Authorities noted Sussneros had prior encounters with police related to mental health, though no arrest record in the city. Sussneros' brother mentioned she had long-standing psychiatric issues, but wasn't aggressive, and had been doing better recently.

1:00He last saw her early last month and spoke to her on the phone just days before the incident. Aaron P. Atenti was a vice president at Bank of America and a graduate of Fordham University School of Law. Her family and friends remember her as a devoted mother, wife, daughter, and friend. The outpouring of donations shows how deeply her story has resonated with so many. This has been Portland, Maine News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.