Inkster man accused of stabbing woman at Dollar Tree store charged

A 22-year-old Inkster man who is accused of randomly stabbing a 63-year-old woman at a Dollar Tree store earlier this week has been charged.

According to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office, Stephen Ross is charged with assault with intent to murder, assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and assault with a dangerous weapon. 

Ross was arraigned on Thursday and remanded to jail. He is due back in court on Sept. 2 for a probable cause conference.

Police responded to the store near Cherry Hill and Inkster roads on Monday, after Ross allegedly grabbed a knife that was on sale in the store and approached the victim, stabbing her multiple times. Police say the victim was taken to a hospital and was listed in critical condition. 

At the time of the stabbing, witnesses told police that the attack appeared unprovoked. Prosecutors say Ross and the victim did not know each other.

Inkster police say the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call the Inkster Police Department.