Sheriff employee stabbed while changing her baby in Macy's bathroom

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A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department employee vacationing in New York City was stabbed inside a Macy’s bathroom while she was changing her 9-month-old daughter’s diaper on Thursday, police said.The woman and her husband were shopping with their baby in Herald Square before stopping in the West 34th Street Macy’s restroom at 3:15 p.m.A homeless woman identified by police as Kerri Aherne, 43, lunged at the mother inside the bathroom, stabbing her in the back several times and slashing her arm, NYPD Sgt.

Kevin Sheehan said.California A woman was stabbed during a fight involving “multiple people” early Sunday morning in WeHo and was in critical condition.The woman’s baby was not hurt.

The two women did not know each other and there was no prior interaction or dispute, Sheehan said.The victim’s husband, who was nearby and heard the disturbance, rushed into the restroom and restrained the assailant until officers arrived, Sheehan said.

The victim’s husband is also a LASD employee, according to a statement from the department.Their specific roles were not disclosed.

Paramedics took the woman to Bellevue Hospital, where she was treated and is expected to survive, according to Sheehan.The knife used in the attack was recovered at the scene, police said.

Macy’s confirmed the incident in a statement Friday.“We are deeply saddened about the incident that took place today, as the safety of our customers and colleagues is our top priority,” a company spokesperson said.The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning.By continuing, you agree to our Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.

Follow UsGavin J.Quinton is a reporting fellow at the Los Angeles Times.

Previously the lead reporter for the Burbank Leader, he has written about financial misconduct by education leaders, localized opioid overdose data, and documented ...