Latest news with #GrandTraverseCountySheriff
The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Walmart knife attack suspect who ‘stabbed 11 shoppers at random' is pictured as cops seek terror charges
POLICE have revealed the identity of the suspect in the knife attack at a Walmart store in Michigan. Bradford Gille, 42, is accused of a stabbing rampage that left 11 people injured on Saturday afternoon in Traverse City. 7 7 7 Police said they will be seeking to file terrorism charges against him as well as 11 counts of assault with intent to murder. Gille, from Afton, allegedly arrived at the store and started randomly slashing and stabbing at shoppers using a pocket knife. It was the life-saving and heroic actions of bystanders that helped quickly get him into police custody, authorities said. "I cannot commend everyone that was involved enough," Grand Traverse County Sheriff Michael Shea said. "When you stop and look from the time of call to the time of actual custody, the individual was detained within one minute. "That is remarkable. When you look at it in that mitigated Lord knows how many additional victims." Further information has been released about those injured in the attack who are being treated at the Munson Medical Center. Shea said that they were a mix of men and women ranging from the ages of 21 and 84. One of those injured was a store employee, Shea confirmed. Moment 150 terrified passengers flee plane engulfed in smoke after landing gear issue sparked fire and injured one The attack began near the checkout counter with people being targeted at random - victims were "not predetermined" Shea said. From the hospital, Chief Medical Officer Dr Tom Schermerhorn told reporters that the majority of victims are in a fair condition. One was treated and has already been released and two are in a serious condition, he said. "Over the past 12 hours, we've seen encouraging signs of recovery among our patients," the hospital said in an update. 'SLASHED AT THROATS' Meanwhile, eyewitnesses have described how the horror unfolded. Delivery driver Steven Carter was loading his truck with customer groceries in the parking lot when he saw a man slash at a woman's throat with a knife. 'At first, it was disbelief. I thought maybe it was like a terror attack,' he said. "And then it was dear, disbelief, shock." He called the response of bystanders "amazing" saying that the attacker was soon surrounded by a group of heroic shoppers. 7 7 Around six people including one armed with a gun confronted the man telling him to "drop the knife," Carter recalled. He told them "I don't care, I don't care," while backing away from the group until he was tackled to the ground. "It was just amazing. And it all happened fast. Like he was totally subdued on the ground by the time police arrived," Carter said. Tiffany DeFell, 36, who was also in the parking lot at the time of the attack said, "It was really scary. Me and my sister were just freaking out." "This is something you see out of the movies. It's not what you expect to see where you're living." No motive for the attack has been given as the investigation continues. The authorities have told the public they believe the suspect acted alone and there is no further danger. Meanwhile, Walmart has given no update on when the store will reopen but has called such violence "unacceptable". "Our thoughts are with those who were injured and we're thankful for the swift action of first responders," a spokesperson said in a statement. "We'll continue working closely with law enforcement during their investigation." 7 7
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Michigan Walmart stabbing spree suspect identified as police seek terrorism, assault charges for rampage
Police on Sunday identified the 42-year-old man accused of wounding 11 people in a random stabbing spree at a Walmart in Michigan. Authorities identified the suspect as Bradford James Gille, of Afton, Michigan, on Sunday afternoon. Police are seeking to file terrorism charges and 11 charges of assault with intent to murder against Gille. Grand Traverse County Sheriff Michael Shea noted that Gille has a history of prior assault incidents as well as controlled substance violations. Shea added that a motive for the stabbing was not yet known. Munson Healthcare, northern Michigan's largest healthcare system, said seven victims were in fair condition and four were in serious condition. Victims ranged in age from 29 to 84-years-old. One Walmart employee was injured in the attack, police said. Knife Attack At Massive Portland Rave Leaves Four Teenagers Wounded "Over the past 12 hours, we've seen encouraging signs of recovery among our patients," the hospital said in an update. Read On The Fox News App The statement praised the hospital's team of physicians, surgeons, nurses, clinicians and support staff who have focused on treating the victims. "Their unwavering commitment and compassion are a testament to the strength and resilience of our healthcare community," it said. Shea previously said a 42-year-old man, acting alone, entered the Traverse City store and used a folding knife to stab nearly a dozen people. The suspect was taken into custody without injury within minutes. Citizens in Walmart also helped apprehend the man and treat victims. Armed Gunman Shot Dead After Opening Fire At Sunday Church Service Tiffany DeFell, 36, who lives in Honor, about 25 miles from Traverse City, told the Associated Press that she witnessed the chaos unfold from the store's parking lot. "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." FBI agents have responded to provide support, Deputy Director Dan Bongino wrote on social media. In a statement to Fox News Digital, Walmart spokesperson Joe Pennington said that "violence like this is unacceptable." "Our thoughts are with those who were injured and we're thankful for the swift action of first responders," Pennington wrote in a statement. "We'll continue working closely with law enforcement during their investigation." Fox News Digital's Alexandra Koch contributed to this article source: Michigan Walmart stabbing spree suspect identified as police seek terrorism, assault charges for rampage
CNN
3 days ago
- CNN
Bystanders confront man after 11 injured in Walmart stabbing
A 42-year-old suspect was taken into custody after deputies responded to a stabbing at a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan, on Saturday, Grand Traverse County Sheriff Michael Shea said. Seven of the eleven victims are in fair condition and four are in serious condition as of Sunday morning, according to Munson Healthcare.
Fox News
3 days ago
- Fox News
Michigan Walmart stabbing spree suspect identified as police seek terrorism, assault charges for rampage
Police on Sunday identified the 42-year-old man accused of wounding 11 people in a random stabbing spree at a Walmart in Michigan. Authorities identified the suspect as Bradford James Gille, of Afton, Michigan, on Sunday afternoon. Police are seeking to file terrorism charges and 11 charges of assault with intent to murder against Gille. Munson Healthcare, northern Michigan's largest healthcare system, said seven victims were in fair condition and four were in serious condition. Their ages were not immediately provided. "Over the past 12 hours, we've seen encouraging signs of recovery among our patients," the hospital said in an update. The statement praised the hospital's team of physicians, surgeons, nurses, clinicians and support staff who have focused on treating the victims. "Their unwavering commitment and compassion are a testament to the strength and resilience of our healthcare community," it said. Grand Traverse County Sheriff Michael Shea said the suspect would be charged with one count of terrorism and 11 counts of assault with intent to murder. Authorities said a motive for the stabbing was not yet known. Shea previously said a 42-year-old man, acting alone, entered the Traverse City store and used a folding knife to stab nearly a dozen people. The suspect was taken into custody without injury within minutes. Citizens in Walmart also helped apprehend the man and treat victims. Shea initially said the man "appears" to be a Michigan resident, but when asked if he could specify the area the suspect was from, Shea said he would "rather not comment." Tiffany DeFell, 36, who lives in Honor, about 25 miles from Traverse City, told the Associated Press that she witnessed the chaos unfold from the store's parking lot. "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." FBI agents have responded to provide support, Deputy Director Dan Bongino wrote on social media. In a statement to Fox News Digital, Walmart spokesperson Joe Pennington said that "violence like this is unacceptable." "Our thoughts are with those who were injured and we're thankful for the swift action of first responders," Pennington wrote in a statement. "We'll continue working closely with law enforcement during their investigation."
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Bystanders confront man after 11 injured in Walmart stabbing
A 42-year-old suspect was taken into custody after deputies responded to a stabbing at a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan, on Saturday, Grand Traverse County Sheriff Michael Shea said. Seven of the eleven victims are in fair condition and four are in serious condition as of Sunday morning, according to Munson Healthcare.
