Macy's Attacker Released From Psych Ward Same Day, Police Say

A woman charged with a stabbing at Macy's flagship New York City store was released from a psychiatric ward hours before the attack, according to court documents. The suspect, a homeless woman, is accused of attacking a mother inside a store bathroom. Police reports state she has a long history of mental illness. She told investigators that "voices" instructed her to kill someone or be killed herself. The victim survived the assault. The suspect remains in custody on charges of attempted murder and assault. The case has intensified public debate about mental health treatment and public safety.