A 39-year-old tourist from California was stabbed multiple times in the back and arm at Macy’s Herald Square in Manhattan on December 11, 2025, during the holiday shopping rush. The unprovoked attack occurred in a seventh-floor bathroom while she changed her baby; her husband subdued the suspect until NYPD arrived.
Victim Details
The victim, a mother of three and civilian employee of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department from Jurupa Valley, was hospitalized in stable condition at Bellevue Hospital after receiving stitches. Her 10-month-old baby was unharmed, and her husband, also an LASD employee, waited outside with their other children, ages 12 and 15.
Suspect and Charges
Kerri Aherne, 43, from Tewksbury, Massachusetts, faces charges of attempted murder, assault, criminal possession of a weapon, and child endangerment. Described in reports as homeless with possible mental health issues, she has no attorney listed in initial court records.
Store Response
Macy’s expressed deep sadness, prioritizing customer and staff safety, amid an ongoing NYPD investigation. The incident shocked shoppers at the iconic holiday destination.
