Overview
- NYPD arrested Kerri Aherne, 43, of Tewksbury, Mass., after a Dec. 11 stabbing in a seventh‑floor restroom at the flagship store.
- The California visitor was attacked from behind while changing her 10‑month‑old’s diaper and was treated at Bellevue Hospital in stable condition.
- Aherne faces counts that include attempted murder, two assaults, criminal possession of a weapon, and endangering the welfare of a child.
- The victim’s husband disarmed and restrained the suspect until officers arrived; the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department says the couple are LASD employees.
- Investigators say the motive is unclear; the case remains open with arraignment pending, and Macy’s noted safety measures as police presence at the store was visibly reinforced.