Letitia James’ Times Square shooting probe draws GOP criticism over New York’s mental health crisis

New York Attorney General Letitia James is facing scrutiny after opening up a legally required investigation into the police shooting of a woman who fatally stabbed Erin Piacenti, Bank of America executive and a new mother in her first week back to work from maternity leave, in Times Square.

James' office announced on Wednesday that it will be investigating Pamela Cisneros' death, who was wielding two large knives in each hand when officers confronted her following the fatal stabbing. She...