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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
A man accused of stabbing 11 people at a Walmart is in Michigan authorities' custody
US Michigan Walmart Stabbing TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Chaos unfolded at a Walmart in Michigan after a man burst into the store during a calm shopping afternoon and stabbed 11 people at random, authorities say. The attack on Saturday left six victims in critical condition and a suspect in custody. The 42-year-old suspect entered the store shortly before 5 p.m. and used a folding knife to stab the victims, the Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office said in a statement on social media. Their ages weren't immediately known. A sheriff's deputy arrived within minutes and took the man into custody. Steven Carter was loading his truck in the Walmart parking lot when he saw a man cut a woman's throat with a knife. About five minutes later, the man was surrounded by shoppers in the parking lot, including one who was holding a gun. The group of five or six people kept yelling to the man 'drop the knife,' he said, and the man responded: 'I don't care, I don't care.' He kept backing away from the crowd, before someone tackled and subdued him. 'At first, it was disbelief. I thought maybe it was like a terror attack,' said Carter, who delivers customer orders from Walmart. 'And then it was fear, disbelief, shock. And that was, it was just amazing. And it all happened fast. Like he was totally subdued on the ground by the time police arrived.' Emergency vehicles and uniformed first responders gathered in the parking lot of the shopping center that houses several other retail stores. Authorities also were seen interviewing employees, still wearing blue uniform vests and name tags, nearby as the response gave way to an investigation. Tiffany DeFell, 36, who lives in Honor, about 25 miles (40 kilometers) from Traverse City, said she was in the store's parking lot when she saw chaos erupt around her. 'It was really scary. Me and my sister were just freaking out,' she said. 'This is something you see out of the movies. It's not what you expect to see where you're living.' Munson Healthcare said via social media that 11 people were being treated at the region's largest hospital in northern Michigan. Spokesperson Megan Brown said all were stabbing victims. As of Sunday morning, Brown said, four of the victims were in serious condition, and seven were in fair condition. 'We've have seen encouraging signs of recovery among our patients,' Brown said. Sheriff Michael Shea said the weapon involved appeared to be a folding-style knife. Shea said the suspect is believed to be a Michigan resident but declined to share further details. Michigan State Police had said earlier in the day that the suspect was in authorities' custody. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said: 'Our thoughts are with the victims and the community reeling from this brutal act of violence." Walmart said in a statement that it would continue to work closely with law enforcement in the investigation. On Sunday, a spokesman said he didn't have any details about the store reopening and had no updates beyond the statement released late Saturday. 'Violence like this is unacceptable. Our thoughts are with those who were injured and we're thankful for the swift action of first responders,' the statement said. FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino said in a social media post that bureau officials were responding to 'provide any necessary support.' Traverse City is a popular vacation spot on the coast of Lake Michigan. It is known for its cherry festival, wineries and lighthouses and is about 25 miles (40 kilometers) east of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Walmart Mass Stabbing Reports Emerge in Traverse City, Michigan
There are reports of a mass stabbing attack at a Walmart store in Traverse County, MI. They emerged on July 26. The Michigan State Police confirmed on X that the stabbing had occurred. "Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office is investigating a multiple stabbing incident at the Wal-Mart in Traverse City. The suspect is in custody, details are limited at this time," they wrote. Police asked people to avoid the area and said additional details will be forthcoming. They did not release the exact number of people stabbed or their conditions. Officials at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City said in a Facebook statement that they are treating 11 victims. "Munson Healthcare is aware of the tragic incident that occurred earlier today at the Walmart in Traverse City. Our thoughts are with all those affected by this event, and we are grateful to the first responders and law enforcement for their swift action," they wrote. "We can confirm that 11 victims are being treated at Munson Medical Center. As a result, our Emergency Department is currently experiencing a higher-than-usual volume of patients," they added. "We are working closely with local authorities and emergency services to ensure the best possible care for those impacted. We ask for the public's patience and understanding as we manage this increased demand." "said they had received 11 victims from the incident." Their conditions were not clear. The New York Times quoted a witness Julia Martell, who said she "heard screaming and saw a man with a knife running through the store's pharmacy area." As he "moved through the store, he was shoving and stabbing people," she said to the Times. Martell told the Times there was "blood everywhere." According to KCRG-TV, "multiple people have been stabbed at a Walmart in Michigan and a suspect is in custody." That's according to the Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office, which is investigating the stabbings, which occurred in Traverse City, per KCRG. The motive is not clear. The condition of the victims and whether any people are dead is also unclear. The name of the suspect is not yet clear, either, as this is an unfolding situation. Videos on X showed ambulances at the scene of the Walmart. A Walmart spokesperson told Newsday that the company was 'working with police and defer questions to them right now.' Daily Mail reported that "shoppers fled for their lives after a suspect brandished a knife" inside the Walmart, citing witnesses. One person claimed the attack "occurred near the pharmacy counter with many of the victims said to be elderly," Daily Mail reported, but this was not confirmed by authorities, who have provided few details. The mass stabbing reports come after an employee at a Walmart was accused in a separate incident of stabbing a co-worker behind the deli because he believed she disrespected him. The victim survived but required "multiple surgeries," according to Mass Stabbing Reports Emerge in Traverse City, Michigan first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 26, 2025
CNN
2 days ago
- CNN
Suspect in custody after ‘multiple stabbing incident' at Walmart in Traverse City
A suspect is in custody after a 'multiple stabbing incident' at a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan, Saturday, Michigan State Police said. 'Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office is investigating a multiple stabbing incident at the Wal-Mart in Traverse City. The suspect is in custody, details are limited at this time,' Michigan State Police's sixth district said in a post on X. It's unclear how many people were hurt. No further details were immediately available. CNN has reached out to the Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office and Michigan State Police for additional information. This is a developing story and will be updated.
CNN
2 days ago
- CNN
Suspect in custody after ‘multiple stabbing incident' at Walmart in Traverse City
CrimeFacebookTweetLink Follow A suspect is in custody after a 'multiple stabbing incident' at a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan, Saturday, Michigan State Police said. 'Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office is investigating a multiple stabbing incident at the Wal-Mart in Traverse City. The suspect is in custody, details are limited at this time,' Michigan State Police's sixth district said in a post on X. It's unclear how many people were hurt. No further details were immediately available. CNN has reached out to the Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office and Michigan State Police for additional information. This is a developing story and will be updated.
