Woman Accused of Stabbing Mother at Macy's Has Criminal History

Attack at Macy's

• 🎯 A tourist was attacked and stabbed in the back while changing her 10-month-old daughter's diaper in a Macy's restroom.
• 📍 The incident occurred at the Herald Square Macy's in New York City during the busy holiday rush.
• 🔪 The suspect allegedly bought a knife at the store before committing the attack.

Suspect's Background

• 🧠 The accused, 43-year-old Carrie Ahern, has a history of mental health issues.
• 🏥 She had been a patient at the Manhattan Psychiatric Center for the past year and was discharged on the day of the incident.
• ⚠️ In 2018, Ahern was arrested in Massachusetts for threatening to kill Senator Elizabeth Warren on Facebook.

Aftermath and Charges

• 👮 The victim's boyfriend, who works in law enforcement, detained the suspect until police arrived.
• ⚖️ Carrie Ahern was arraigned on attempted murder charges and is being held without bail.
• 🗣️ Ahern reportedly told the judge she did not want to return to a hospital, stating they did not help her.