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Mint
27-07-2025
- Mint
Walmart stabbing horror:11 injured in Michigan's Traverse City, suspect in custody, company responds
A stabbing at a Walmart in Traverse City resulted in injuries to no fewer than 11 individuals, authorities said on Saturday. The alleged attacker has been arrested, and all those hurt are receiving medical care at Munson Healthcare, the main hospital serving northern Michigan. According to spokesperson Megan Brown, the patients suffered stab wounds. However, she did not immediately have information on their conditions. Munson Healthcare said it would provide updates 'as appropriate". 2. The company was 'working with police and defer questions to them right now", a Walmart corporate spokesperson, Joe Pennington, stated while reacting to the incident. 3. The Michigan State Police noted that the local sheriff's department was leading the investigation and that information remains scarce at this time. Authorities urged the public to steer clear of the area as the inquiry continues. 4. After the incident, several police cars, a fire truck, and uniformed emergency personnel were observed outside the Walmart. 5. Governor Gretchen Whitmer stated that her office is communicating with law enforcement regarding the 'horrible news'. 6. 'Our thoughts are with the victims and the community reeling from this brutal act of violence,' Whitmer mentioned. 7. FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino asserted in a social media post that bureau officials were responding to 'provide any necessary support.' 8. As per a local on Facebook, the suspect was a 'foreign guy'. Amber Paull's remark was shared on X by Laura Loomer. 'A foreign guy just lost it on random people in the produce and grocery area. African American guy pulled a hero move and pulled his pistol out and tried to get him to stop but then people screamed and workers said run so the guy slipped out in the crowd. Old woman, and a child forsure were stabbed along with many more,' Paull claimed. However, suspect seems to be a resident of Michigan, according to authorities.
The Guardian
27-07-2025
- The Guardian
Multiple people stabbed at Michigan Walmart, police say
Authorities in Michigan are investigating after multiple people were stabbed at a Walmart in Traverse City, police said on Saturday. The Michigan state police said in a social media post that a suspect is in custody and the local sheriff's office is investigating the incident. The agency asked that people avoid the area while the investigation is ongoing. A Walmart corporate spokesperson, Joe Pennington, said by email that the company was 'working with police and defer questions to them right now'. Lt Michelle Robinson, the public information officer for the Michigan state police's sixth district, confirmed to the Detroit News that a person was taken into police custody but could not give details on the number of people stabbed. Munson Healthcare, a medical center in Traverse City, posted on social media saying 11 people were being treated at that hospital. The hospital requested patience and understanding from the public as 'our emergency department is currently experiencing a higher-than-usual volume of patients'. '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,' the post read. Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer posted on social media that she was aware of the incident and in touch with law enforcement. She wrote: 'Our thoughts are with the victims and the community reeling from this brutal act of violence. I am grateful to the first responders for their swift response to apprehend the suspect.' Traverse City is about 255 miles (410km) north-west of Detroit.
Yahoo
27-07-2025
- Yahoo
At least 11 people stabbed at a Walmart in Michigan
At least 11 people have been stabbed at a Walmart in the US state of Michigan, and a suspect is in custody. Michigan police say the local sheriff's office is investigating the incident in Traverse City and details are limited. Munson Healthcare said on social media that 11 people were being treated at the region's largest hospital in northern Michigan. It said it would provide updates "as appropriate". A Walmart corporate spokesperson, Joe Pennington, said by email the company was "working with police and defer questions to them right now". Messages seeking comment were left with police and the mayor. Traverse City is about 410 kilometres northwest of Detroit, Michigan's most populous city.
The Guardian
26-07-2025
- The Guardian
Multiple people stabbed at Michigan Walmart, police say
Authorities in Michigan are investigating after multiple people were stabbed at a Walmart in Traverse City, police said on Saturday. The Michigan state police said in a social media post that a suspect is in custody and the local sheriff's office is investigating the incident. The agency asked that people avoid the area while the investigation is ongoing. A Walmart corporate spokesperson, Joe Pennington, said by email that the company was 'working with police and defer questions to them right now'. Messages seeking comment were left with police and the mayor. Traverse City is about 255 miles (410km) north-west of Detroit. More details soon …
CBS News
26-07-2025
- CBS News
Multiple people stabbed at Walmart in Traverse City, police say; 1 in custody
Multiple people were stabbed at a Walmart in Traverse City, and a suspect is in custody, authorities said Saturday evening. The Michigan State Police said in a post on X the Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident, and details were limited. The agency asked that people avoid the area while the investigation is ongoing. A Walmart corporate spokesperson, Joe Pennington, told the Associated Press by email that the company was "working with police and defer questions to them right now." Messages seeking comment were left with police and Mayor Amy Shamroe.
