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Woman Stabbed in Random Attack at NYC Macy's, Suspect Arrested

CBS New YorkJanuary 5, 20261 min1,484 views
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Random Attack at Macy's Herald Square

  • 🎯 A 43-year-old woman from Massachusetts was arrested and is facing charges for stabbing another woman.
  • πŸ“ The incident occurred on the seventh floor of the Macy's flagship store in Herald Square.
  • πŸ”ͺ The 38-year-old victim sustained multiple stab wounds to her back and a scratch on her right arm.
  • πŸ₯ The victim was transported to Bellevue Hospital and is reported to be in stable condition.

Suspect and Charges

  • βš–οΈ The suspect, identified as Carrie Ahern, is charged with assault, attempted murder, and weapons charges.
  • πŸ—£οΈ Shoppers expressed shock and disbelief at the violent incident, especially during the busy holiday season.

Pattern of Unprovoked Attacks

  • ⚠️ This is the second unprovoked attack at this Macy's location in three weeks.
  • πŸ“± In late November, a 71-year-old man was struck in the head by an object, and another woman was arrested in that incident.

Macy's Response

  • πŸ’¬ Macy's released a statement expressing deep sadness over the incident.
  • βœ… The company emphasized that safety is its top priority for both customers and employees.
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