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CBS News
2 days ago
- Health
- CBS News
Traverse City Walmart stabbing suspect charged
A 42-year-old Michigan man accused of carrying out a knife attack at a Traverse City Walmart has been charged. Bradford James Gille, of Afton, Michigan, was charged with one count of terrorism and 11 counts of assault with intent to murder. Gille is accused of using a folding knife with a 3.5-inch blade to attack five men and six women, including one store employee, late Saturday afternoon. The victims' ages range from 21 to 84 years old. On Sunday, Grand Traverse County Sheriff Michael Shea said law enforcement was notified of the attack around 4:43 p.m. Saturday, and sheriff's deputies arrived at the store around two minutes later. "At the time of the deputy's arrival, multiple citizens, including one who was armed with a pistol, were confronting the male suspect in the parking lot and preventing him from harming further people and leaving," Shea said. "The deputy took the suspect into custody without further incident." Authorities are still working to determine the motive behind the stabbing attack. "As far as a motive, that's yet to be determined," Shea said. "Our detectives, with assistance from the FBI, interviewed him at length, and that will be part of the investigation as it moves forward." The victims are being treated at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. The conditions of those stabbed are improving, according to Munson Healthcare officials, and Dr. Tom Schirmerhorn, chief medical officer of Munson Medical Center, said all victims are expected to survive. As of Monday afternoon, one patient remains in serious condition, five are in fair condition, two are in good condition, two others have been treated and transferred and one patient has been treated and released. Free mental health counseling is available for victims and community members at the Northwestern Michigan College Innovation Center in Traverse City, Monday through Wednesday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. No appointment is necessary. A 24-hour crisis hotline is also available by calling 833-295-0616.
The Sun
2 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
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Daily Mail
Knifeman who stabbed 11 people inside Michigan Walmart identified, to be charged with terrorism
Authorities have identified the knifeman who stabbed 11 people inside a Michigan Walmart as Bradford James Gille. Gille, 42, will faces charges of terrorism and 11 counts of assault with intent to murder, officials have confirmed. Chaos unfolded at the Walmart in Traverse City on Saturday after the Gille allegedly entered the store during a calm shopping afternoon and randomly stabbed the victims with a folding pocket knife, authorities say. Investigators believe he selected his victims at random. Minutes after the attack, he was in custody with the help of bystanders at the store. Gille remains in custody at the Grand Traverse County Jail and is expected to be arraigned Monday or Tuesday. Grand Traverse County Sheriff Michael Shea said quick action by bystanders helped to save lives. 'I cannot command everyone that was involved enough. When you stop and look from the time of call to the time of actual custody, the individual was detained within one minute,' Shea said at a press conference. 'That is remarkable. When you look at it in that mitigated Lord knows how many additional victims.' Shea said the 11 victims were both men and women and they ranged in age from 21 to 84. One victim was a Walmart employee. Munson Medical Center Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tom Schermerhorn said at a press conference Sunday that one patient was treated and released; two were in serious condition; and the rest are in fair condition.
The Guardian
3 days ago
- Health
- The Guardian
Group confronted suspect who stabbed 11 at a Michigan Walmart, video shows
Several passersby helped apprehend a knife-wielding suspect who stabbed 11 people at a Walmart in Michigan, video has revealed. Footage circulating on social media showed several citizens in Traverse City confronting a 42-year old man outside the supermarket on Saturday during the attack. Among the people confronting the suspect included an armed citizen who could be seen pointing his gun at the man. 'Throw it away!' some of the passerby could be heard yelling, with others saying: 'Put it down!' and 'Get on the fucking ground.' One passerby could be seen pushing a shopping cart towards the suspect. Moments later, law enforcement could be seen arriving on scene and arresting the man. Speaking to Channel2Now, Walmart employee Tasha Nash said: 'It was a guy with a knife – people were screaming and running in all directions … I saw someone stabbed in the eye.' Another shopper, Kathryn Ann Clark, told the outlet and her friend's son and another shopper helped confront the suspect. 'It was definitely a stabbing,' Clark said, adding: 'There were no shots fired, just brave people stepping in.' Eleven victims were treated at the nearby Munson Medical Center. On Sunday, the hospital said that there were 'encouraging signs of recovery' among the victims. According to the hospital, seven people are in fair condition and four are in serious condition. There are no longer any patients from the attack who are in critical condition, the hospital added. In a statement released on Sunday, the hospital said: 'Our dedicated team of physicians, surgeons, nurses, clinicians, and support staff remain focused on providing a healing environment for all those affected by this tragic incident … Additionally, we are working on providing additional emotional support for our employees in light of this incident. We extend our continued support to the victims and their families during this very difficult time.' Michigan's governor, Gretchen Whitmer, said that she was aware of the attack, writing on X: '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.'
Washington Post
3 days ago
- Washington Post
11 injured in ‘random' Walmart stabbing attack, sheriff says
Law enforcement officers have detained a man suspected of stabbing 11 people inside a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan, in what they said appeared to be a 'random' act of violence. According to local health officials, six of the victims were in 'critical condition' Saturday night. The suspect — a 42-year-old man who was not previously known to police and is believed to be a Michigan resident — is in custody, Grand Traverse Sheriff Michael D. Shea told a news conference Saturday. His office said the suspect, whom they did not identify by name, entered the Walmart in Garfield Township at 4:43 p.m. and 'used a folding knife to stab eleven people of unknown ages.' The office said authorities believe the suspect acted alone. According to the sheriff's office, a deputy arrived at the scene within minutes and took the man into custody, assisted by Walmart customers, who also helped treat victims. The sheriff's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment early Sunday. In a statement Saturday evening, Munson Medical Center in Traverse City said it was treating 11 stabbing victims — six in critical condition and five in serious condition. 'Munson Healthcare leadership wishes to thank our amazing staff, which responded commendably and admirably under these tragic circumstances,' the facility said. Shea, the sheriff, said the incident started near the checkout counter but declined to give further details. He said investigators were looking into reports of 'citizen involvement' in the response to the stabbing and said 11 victims is 'too many, but thank God it wasn't more.' Authorities did not immediately offer any information about a potential motive. Shea said the preliminary investigation suggested that the stabbings were 'random acts' and the victims 'not predetermined.' Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) said on X that she was in contact with law enforcement about the 'horrible news out of Traverse City.' '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,' she added. At the news conference Saturday, Shea said this type of stabbing is 'very uncommon' in the city of just under 16,000 people on the shores of Lake Michigan. But he said 'no area is immune to this type of activity' and told the public to 'be vigilant.'
