At least 11 knifed in random US Walmart attack, suspect held
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'Eleven is 11 too many, but thank God it wasn't more,' Grand Traverse County Sheriff Michael Shea told reporters.
'Based on the information that we have at this time, it appears they were random acts,' he said. 'The victims were not predetermined.'
The suspect, a Michigan resident, apparently acted alone, he said, adding that the weapon involved appeared to be a folding-style knife.
Emergency vehicles and uniformed first responders were seen outside the store following the incident.
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Tiffany DeFell, 36, who lives in Honor, about 40km (25 miles) from Traverse City, said she was in the car park when she saw chaos erupt around her.
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