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New York Times
2 days ago
- New York Times
Man Faces Terrorism Charge in Mass Stabbing at a Michigan Walmart
A man armed with a folding knife who went on a random stabbing spree that left 11 people injured at a Michigan Walmart faces a charge of terrorism in connection with the attack, the authorities said on Sunday. The man, Bradford James Gille, 42, of Afton, Mich., also faces 11 counts of assault with intent to murder, Sheriff Mike Shea of Grand Traverse County said at a news conference on Sunday. Though officials said a motive for the attack remained undetermined, they are seeking to charge Mr. Gille with terrorism. Such a charge is customary in a mass attack like the one on Saturday because its intent was believed to be to bring fear and destruction to a community as a whole, rather than to harm specific individuals, Noelle R. Moeggenberg, the prosecuting attorney for Grand Traverse County, said. If convicted, the maximum penalty Mr. Gille would face for that charge would be life in prison, she said. Mr. Gille used a 'standard folding-style knife' with a 3.5-inch blade, Sheriff Shea said. He acted alone, the sheriff added. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Miami Herald
2 days ago
- Politics
- Miami Herald
11 stabbed at northern Michigan Walmart; suspect in custody
A lone attacker has been arrested after allegedly randomly stabbing 11 victims late Saturday afternoon at a Walmart in Traverse City, Mich. None of the 11 stabbing victims has died, but three are undergoing surgery following the attack that occurred around 5 p.m. EDT, the Traverse City Record-Eagle reported. The lone suspect used a folding knife in what appeared to be a random attack, Grand Traverse County Sheriff Mike Shea told the Record-Eagle. The suspect 'appears' to be a Michigan resident, Shea said during a press conference. A group of bystanders, including at least one armed with a pistol, confronted the suspect and forced him to drop the knife while awaiting a police response, video footage posted by WZZM shows. Michigan State Police crime lab investigators are helping to gather and analyze evidence at the crime scene, which is located in the Grand Traverse Crossing mall in the southwestern portion of Traverse City. The stabbing victims were taken to Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, where five are in serious condition and six are in critical condition. 'We are working closely with local authorities and emergency services to ensure the best possible care for those impacted,' hospital staff said. Traverse City is a popular vacation destination at the southern end of Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay in northern lower Michigan. Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, a potential 2026 presidential candidate for the Democratic Party, and his husband, Chasten Buttigieg, moved to Traverse City in 2022. The city had a year-round population of 15,707 in 2023, but the population there and in nearby communities swells greatly during the summer months. It's known for beautiful sandy beaches, great freshwater fishing and hosting an annual National Cherry Festival that runs from the end of June through the Independence Day holiday. Traverse City is located 150 miles north of Grand Rapids and 255 miles northwest of Detroit. Copyright 2025 UPI News Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
UPI
3 days ago
- Politics
- UPI
11 stabbed at northern Michigan Walmart; suspect in custody
A lone suspect is in custody after allegedly stabbing 11 people at a Walmart store in Traverse City, Mich., late Saturday afternoon. File Photo by Justin Lane/EPA-EFE July 26 (UPI) -- A lone attacker has been arrested after allegedly randomly stabbing 11 victims late Saturday afternoon at a Walmart in Traverse City, Mich. None of the 11 stabbing victims has died, but three are undergoing surgery following the attack that occurred around 5 p.m. EDT, the Traverse City Record-Eagle reported. The lone suspect used a folding knife in what appeared to be a random attack, Grand Traverse County Sheriff Mike Shea told the Record-Eagle. The suspect "appears" to be a Michigan resident, Shea said during a press conference. Michigan State Police crime lab investigators are helping to gather and analyze evidence at the crime scene, which is located in the Grand Traverse Crossing mall in the southwestern portion of Traverse City. The stabbing victims were taken to Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, where five are in serious condition and six are in critical condition. "We are working closely with local authorities and emergency services to ensure the best possible care for those impacted," hospital staff said. Traverse City is a popular vacation destination at the southern end of Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay in northern lower Michigan. Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, a potential 2026 presidential candidate for the Democratic Party, and his husband, Chasten Buttigieg, moved to Traverse City in 2022. The city had a year-round population of 15,707 in 2023, but the population there and in nearby communities swells greatly during the summer months. It's known for beautiful sandy beaches, great freshwater fishing and hosting an annual National Cherry Festival that runs from the end of June through the Independence Day holiday. Traverse City is located 150 miles north of Grand Rapids and 255 miles northwest of Detroit.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Frontier Airlines adds $49 nonstop flight from Bradley International Airport to Miami
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. (WWLP) – Frontier Airlines has launched its nonstop flight service from Bradley International Airport to Miami with a promotional fare rate of $49 on select days through May 21st. The inaugural flight departed Thursday and offers service twice a week. The promotional fare rate of $49 is valid for non-stop travel on select days of the week beginning Feb. 21st through May 21st. A 7-day advance purchase is required and there are blackout dates that apply in the month of March. Massachusetts does not make Yelp's 'Top 100 Places to Eat' for 2025 Blackout Dates: March 7-9, 14-16, 21-23, 28-30, 2025 'For both Hartford-area consumers looking for adventures in the Sunshine State, and for Floridians excited to explore New England, this new service will be a game changer in both convenience and affordability,' said Josh Flyr, vice president of network and operations design, Frontier Airlines. 'We can't wait to show consumers the next chapter of The New Frontier this year, providing exceptional value and a more seamless and comfortable journey.' 'Thanks to Frontier Airlines for introducing more low-cost flights at Bradley International Airport,' said Mike Shea, Executive Director of the Connecticut Airport Authority. 'We welcome the addition of Frontier's new nonstop service to Miami and their continued partnership in connecting our passengers to exciting destinations at affordable fares.' For travelers interested in booking tickets or seeking more information, they can visit Frontier Airlines' website. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
