Newly released bodycam footage has shown the moment a woman was shot dead by officers in New York's Times Square. Pamela Cisneros, 49, brandished two knives in the centre of Manhattan before she was confronted by police at 4:29pm on August 31. The mother-of-three had walked down 7th Avenue holding kitchen knives in both hands before encountering officers Ryan Brito and Francis Gagliano, who told her to drop her weapons. She refused and told them: "You're going to have to kill me," urging officers to "come and get me." The woman was shown wearing a pink top and a black handbag while engaging in the standoff with police. "We're not doing this, ma'am," they can be heard telling her, to which she replies: "Yes we are." The woman added she was "tired of this world already" as officers attempted to placate her. At one point an officer asked her if she believed in God, to which she said: "Not anymore." They then told her: "Just breathe, drop the knife and we can talk about this." Two more officers approached the scene and attempted to deploy taser weapons as Cisneros began waving her arms, but these were ineffective at bringing her under control. Officers then fired three shots at Cisneros, who was then taken into custody and transferred to Bellevue Hospital, where she was confirmed dead. Cisneros had earlier stabbed at least two people to death with the knives she had pulled from her bag. She first killed Tak Kam, 68, as he was leaving a subway station near West 41st Street. The mother then fatally stabbed Bank of America vice-president Erin Placenti, a 32-year-old mother who had just returned to work from maternity leave. Cisneros was thought to have mental health issues and had uploaded videos warning about "end times" months before her attack. The incidents occurred in a public area that is usually bustling with tourists and performers, making the confrontation particularly visible to bystanders. The police department has not yet released full details about the investigation or the circumstances leading up to the encounter. The case has drawn attention from local authorities and mental health advocates, who are calling for further clarity on how such situations can be managed to prevent loss of life. The events have raised questions about how law enforcement responds to individuals in crisis and the role of mental health support in such situations. Officials have stated they are reviewing the incident to determine if any procedures should be adjusted. The community is awaiting further information as the case continues to unfold.