Shocking Incident: Tourist Attacked at NYC's Famous Macy's Amid Holiday Crowds

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A woman was repeatedly stabbed inside the renowned Macy’s store at Herald Square in New York City on Thursday, as reported by Fox News Digital.

The incident involved a 38-year-old woman from California, who was visiting the store with her husband when the assault occurred, according to a report by the New York Post.

The NYPD informed Fox News Digital that the victim, aged 39, suffered several stab wounds to her back and a cut on her left arm. She was admitted to Bellevue Hospital, where she remains in stable condition.

The New York Post detailed that the violent act occurred within the store’s seventh-floor restroom.

Macy's Herald Square decorated for the holidays

Meanwhile, the iconic Macy’s storefront was adorned with festive Christmas decorations, as throngs of shoppers filled Herald Square on December 11, 2025, in New York City. (Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images)

Law enforcement sources told the Post that the victim, who was reportedly visiting from Jurupa Valley, works as a civilian in the sheriff’s office where her husband serves as a sheriff.

The NYPD identified the individual who was arrested and charged in connection with the attack as 43-year-old Kerri Aheme of Tewksbury, Mass. Aheme has been charged with attempted murder, two counts of assault, criminal possession of a weapon and endangering the welfare of a child, according to the NYPD. The Post reported that Aheme was homeless.

Exterior view of Macy’s Herald Square store in New York City, on Nov. 28, 2025. (Kena Betancur/AFP via Getty Images)

“We are deeply saddened about the incident that took place [yesterday] as the safety of our customers and colleagues is our top priority. We kindly defer any further questions to the local authorities,” a spokesperson for Macy’s told Fox News Digital in a statement.