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International Business Times
28-07-2025
- International Business Times
Who Is Derrick Perry? Armed Marine Who Subdued Michigan Walmart Stabbing Suspect Praised for His Heroic Act
Dramatic video captures the moment a hero Walmart shopper, carrying a firearm, confronted a knife-wielding attacker just after the suspect allegedly stabbed 11 people inside a Michigan store on Saturday night. The man, identified as ex-Marine Derrick Perry, pulled out his concealed firearm and held the knifeman, Bradford James Gille, at gunpoint until police arrived on the scene. A dramatic video posted on X shows the brave marine veteran yelling at the suspected attacker to drop his knife in the parking lot of the Traverse City superstore, located roughly 255 miles northwest of Detroit. Gille has been charged with terrorism and assault with intent to murder after stabbing 11 people. Heroic Act Derrick Perry X Perry is being praised for his bravery, with some people even calling for him to be considered for the Presidential Medal of Freedom. "Give this man the recognition his actions deserve," one commenter said. "Good men who are armed save lives." Perry's daughter also shared her thoughts, posting on Facebook that his courageous act was a "proud daughter moment." Meanwhile, his daughter-in-law described the former Marine as a "true hero." Bradford James Gille X In the dramatic footage, Perry is seen confronting the attacker while holding a small handgun and shouting to stop the assault. "Drop it! Throw the knife now. Throw it away!" the stand-your-ground hero says. A group of other men stood beside Perry, including one with a Walmart shopping cart, assisting in pushing the attacker back. The camera then pans to the entrance of the store, where one of the stabbing victims is seen lying on the floor. The brave shoppers surround the suspect and demand that he get on the ground before the footage cuts off. Authorities later identified the suspect on Sunday as 42-year-old Bradford James Gille. Caught and Charged Gille has been charged with terrorism and 11 counts of assault with intent to murder after the terrifying stabbing rampage in Traverse City, a well-known tourist spot in Michigan. The victims range in age from 29 to 85, with six of them being over 60, according to Grand Traverse County Sheriff Michael Shea. Fortunately, all are expected to recover. The knife-wielding attacker seen being confronted bya brave shopper after he stabbed 11 at a Michigan Walmart X Shea also said that Gille has a criminal history, including past arrests for drug-related offenses and vandalism. The violent attack began just before 5 p.m. on Saturday, when the suspect began randomly stabbing shoppers inside the store. Six victims were in critical condition and five were in serious condition. However, by Sunday, Munson Medical Center reported—via Click On Detroit—that four remained in serious condition while the other seven were in fair condition. The Michigan Walmart knife attacker attacker seen after his arrest X A witness who was shopping at Walmart with her fiancé during the incident said that several customers ran after the attacker, forcing him out of the store and restraining him in the parking lot until first responders arrived. "It was just very panicky, very scary. I've never witnessed anything like that, and I've lived in Traverse City my whole life," Angela Helfrich told Click On Detroit. "I was way too close. That could have been me or my family, and I feel awful for all the victims and their families." Pete Buttigieg, the former Secretary of Transportation and a resident of Traverse City, said he and his husband Chasten were deeply disturbed by the "shaken by the awful and senseless violence" that took place at Walmart on Saturday.
New York Post
27-07-2025
- New York Post
Armed hero praised for confronting Michigan Walmart mass stabbing suspect in dramatic showdown
Dramatic video shows a heroic Walmart shopper armed with a gun confronting a knife-wielding maniac moments after he allegedly stabbed 11 people inside the Michigan store on Saturday night. In wild cellphone footage shared on X, the brave man is seen yelling at the suspected attacker to drop the weapon in the parking lot of the superstore in Traverse City, about 255 miles northwest of Detroit. The unidentified armed shopper is being praised for his actions. Advertisement 'Give this man the recognition his actions deserve,' one commenter said. 'Good men who are armed save lives.' In the harrowing video, the good Samaritan shouts down the attack while brandishing a small handgun. 'Drop it! Throw the knife now. Throw it away!' the stand-your-ground hero says. Advertisement Several other men standing alongside him, one pushing a Walmart shopping cart, helped to force back the attacker. 3 Dramatic video shows a heroic Walmart shopper (R) confront a suspected maniac with a knife (L) outside a Michigan store. X/ImMeme0 The camera then pans to the Walmart entrance, where one of the victims of the stabbing attack is seen lying on the ground. The other brave customers surround the attacker and order him to lay on the ground before the video ends. Advertisement 3 11 people were wounded in the stabbing at the Traverse City store on Saturday evening. upnorthlive abc 7 On Sunday, authorities identified the suspect as Bradford James Gille, 42. He faces charges of terrorism and 11 counts of assault with intent to murder following the shocking stabbing spree in Traverse City — a popular Michigan tourist destination. His victims range in age from 29 to 85, with six of them over 60, Shea said. They are all expected to survive. Advertisement Grand Traverse County Sheriff Michael Shea revealed that Gille has a history of arrests for drug offenses and vandalism. The horror began at the store just before 5 p.m. on Saturday after the man went on a stabbing spree, attacking shoppers at random. Six were left in a critical condition and five in a serious condition, but by Sunday, just four were in a serious condition and seven in a fair condition, according to a statement from the Munson Medical Center shared by Click On Detroit. A witness was shopping in Walmart with her fiance when the attack happened and said customers chased the attacker out of the store and held him in the parking lot until first responders arrived. 3 The man with the gun and several other customers held the suspect in the Walmart parking lot until emergency services arrived. X/ImMeme0 'It was just very panicky, very scary. I've never witnessed anything like that, and I've lived in Traverse City my whole life,' Angela Helfrich told Click On Detroit. 'I was way too close. That could have been me or my family, and I feel awful for all the victims and their families.' Former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, who lives in Traverse City, said he and his husband Chasten were 'shaken by the awful and senseless violence' at Walmart on Saturday.
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Time of India
‘Unruly behaviour': Detroit-bound Delta Airlines flight diverted as passenger tries to open door mid-air; fights with attendant
Image: ClickOnDetroit A Delta Airlines flight bound for Detroit from Omaha was forced to make an emergency landing in eastern Iowa after a passenger reportedly fought with a flight attendant and tried to open an exit door mid-air, as per the pilot's communication with air traffic controllers, reported AP. Shortly after 6.00 pm on Thursday, the pilot of SkyWest Airlines Flight 3612 radioed the control tower at Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids, requesting an emergency landing due to the disruptive passenger on board. Plane bound for Detroit Metro Airport diverted due to passenger trying to open exit door mid-flight 'He's in a fight with our flight attendant right now, trying to open the emergency exit,' the pilot said, according to a recording captured by LiveATC. Delta Connection Flight 3612, operated by SkyWest Airlines, was approximately one-third into its journey from Omaha to Detroit on Thursday when the incident occurred. Passengers and crew attempted to stop the man from opening the door of the flight. The passenger, identified as Mario Nikprelaj by the Cedar Rapids police, was immediately arrested after the flight landed in Iowa airport in Cedar Rapids. He is currently facing charges of disorderly conduct, assault, possession of prescription medication, and first-degree harassment, with additional charges still possible. The flight was able to continue on to Detroit later Thursday night, as per a statement issued by SkyWest Airlines, a Utah-based regional carrier that operates flights for major airlines including United, Delta, American, and Alaska Airlines. 'SkyWest has zero tolerance for unruly behaviour as safety for our customers and crew is our top priority,' the airlines said in a statement. Nikprelaj appeared in court on Friday, where a judge set his bond at $10,000, reported CNN.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Officials issue warning as dangerous insects reemerge in massive numbers — here's what you need to know
An invasive caterpillar species is chowing down on the trees of Michigan as part of its multiyear life cycle, and it needs to be managed sooner rather than later. Spongy moth caterpillars reemerged this spring in Michigan, where they cluster on oak trees and other deciduous species, eating their leaves and leaving them vulnerable to other pests and diseases, per ClickOnDetroit. Debris from their activities and droppings can create a nuisance for people, and their hairs are potential irritants to humans as well. They spread partly by the wind blowing small caterpillars to other trees or humans moving their egg clusters on firewood from place to place, as the Michigan State University website detailed. Spongy moth caterpillars feast on hundreds of species of trees, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, making ample opportunity for other pests to move in and cause damage, on top of other stress conditions that can leave numerous dead trees in their wake. The current generation is part of the outbreak that began in 2019, according to ClickOnDetroit. In 2021, they did 1.3 million acres of damage, declining to 386,000 in 2022, which is a significant drop, but populations will collapse from a variety of factors for 8 to 12 years before popping back up, so management is crucial. Invasive species like this caterpillar can reduce biodiversity by ousting native species for resources, or in this case, reducing the availability of resources and habitats by killing trees. The loss of trees also hurts the larger environment by lowering the ability of plants and forests to do things such as trapping carbon. There's also the negative impact on the economy. According to the National Invasive Species Information Center, invasive alien species cost the global economy at least $1.288 trillion over 50 years, leading up to a 2021 report. That's an ironic number to consider when the spongy moth caterpillar was brought to the U.S. in the 1860s by naturalists trying to breed a sturdier silkworm, according to the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection. In a shipment with some French silkworms, the spongy moth caterpillar hitched a ride and has been in the U.S. ever since. According to ClickOnDetroit, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources first recommends non-pesticide means of control and management for the caterpillar. The department recommends keeping an eye out for egg clusters and scraping them into buckets of soapy water, as well as sweeping grown caterpillars into soapy water. You can also make a trunk trap by tying a burlap band around the trunk of trees you want to protect. Pesticide is a last-ditch option, and the DNR recommended seeking professional help for especially difficult infestations. How much time do you spend taking care of the plants inside or outside your home? Several hours a week One hour a week Less than one hour I don't have any plants Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Yahoo
Mom and Her Boyfriend Allegedly Killed 3-Year-Old to 'Make Room' For Baby of Their Own: Prosecutor
A Michigan man and woman arrested in connection with the 2018 death of the woman's toddler are accused of killing the boy to make way for the child they planned to have together. The boy, 3-year-old Matthew Maison, was killed on Feb. 18, 2018, the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office said in a statement announcing the arrests of his mother and the mom's ex-boyfriend. Amanda Maison, 33, and Maurice Houle, 28, were arrested on a first-degree murder charge on Friday, April 11, per the statement. Houle was Amanda's boyfriend at the time of the killing, per The Detroit News and ClickOnDetroit. The investigation began when the boy was found dead in his bed by babysitters in his Port Huron Township, Mich., home, per the Times Herald and the Sanilac Broadcasting Company. During the pair's arraignment on Monday, St. Clair County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Joshua Sparling alleged the suspects abused Matthew for years, culminating in his eventual death, ClickOnDetroit and WPHM reported. The alleged abuse included locking up the child without food and water and suffocating the child with a pillow over his head, prosecutors said. Houle and Amanda allegedly admitted the abuse to police, ClickOnDetroit reported, citing Sparling's assertions in court. Amanda allegedly told police she would hit the child's head against the drywall so "forceful" that it would 'remove the backing of the drywall itself,' Sparling alleged in court. Sparling alleged in court that the suspects abused and killed Matthew in a bid to 'make room for a child that the two of them could have together,' per the outlet. Following Matthew's killing, Amanda's father and stepmother publicly advocated for an arrest in the case. Through a Facebook group 'Justice for Matthew,' they organized campaigns to raise awareness about the case. "The fight is far from over — this is just the beginning. We deeply appreciate each and every one of you in Matthew's Army. Words cannot fully express the enormous support we feel from all of you," his maternal step-grandmother wrote in a Facebook post on addition to the murder charge, Houle has also been charged with assaulting/resisting arrest injuring an officer, per online court records, which did not indicate attorney information. Court records for Amanda also did not show attorney information. Both are being held without bond. Both have entered not guilty pleas, per ClickOnDetroit. If you suspect child abuse, call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-Child or 1-800-422-4453, or go to All calls are toll-free and confidential. The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages. Read the original article on People
