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The Guardian
27-07-2025
- 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.'
Mint
27-07-2025
- Mint
'Saw someone stabbed in the eye': Witnesses recall mass attack at Michigan Walmart
At least 11 people were stabbed at a Walmart in Michigan's Traverse City on Saturday evening in what police described as a random and horrifying attack. Six victims remain in critical condition, and the suspect, a 42-year-old resident, has been taken into custody, Trending Politics reported. Eyewitnesses who were present during the attack have described scenes of panic, chaos, and fear as the suspect moved through different sections of the store, randomly stabbing people with a folding knife. 'Me and my sister work there. The whole store started screaming and running,' said Tasha Nash, a Walmart employee told Channel 2. 'There was a guy with a knife—he stabbed six people. I saw someone stabbed in the eye.' The incident unfolded around 4:45 PM local time. Emergency services rushed to the scene within minutes, as did a sheriff's deputy who helped apprehend the suspect. Several customers also intervened to restrain the attacker and administer first aid to victims, the Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office said. The stabbings took place across multiple store aisles, including the produce and grocery sections. One witness, Amber Paull, described seeing the attacker lash out at shoppers without warning. 'A man, I think he was a foreign guy, was attacking people. An African American man pulled a hero move and drew his pistol to try and stop him. But then people screamed, and employees shouted for everyone to run. The suspect slipped away into the crowd before being caught,' she told Channel 2. According to another eyewitness, Kathryn Ann Clark, it was her friend's son and another shopper who helped subdue the suspect before police arrived. 'They didn't think twice — they went after him,' she told local media. Among those injured were an elderly woman and a child, though full details about the victims, including their ages and conditions, have not yet been released. Sheriff Michael Shea called it a deeply disturbing incident. 'Eleven is 11 too many, but thank God it wasn't more,' he told reporters at the scene. Local law enforcement confirmed that no shots were fired during the attack. The area around Walmart and Crossing Circle was briefly cordoned off, and the public was urged to avoid it as forensic teams processed the crime scene. Authorities also began interviewing staff and customers who had witnessed the attack. Walmart issued a statement shortly after the incident: 'Violence like this is unacceptable. Our thoughts are with those who were injured and we're thankful for the swift action of first responders.' The FBI is also assisting with the investigation. Officials have not yet disclosed the suspect's identity or any possible motive. Traverse City, located on the shores of Lake Michigan, is a popular holiday destination, known for its wineries, cherry festival, and scenic landscapes.
Hindustan Times
27-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Walmart stabbing suspect slashed shopper ‘in the eye,' witnesses recount horrifying scene in Michigan
The Michigan stabbing suspect allegedly stabbed someone in the eye, a witness has claimed. At least 11 people were injured when the individual went on a stabbing spree at a Walmart in Traverse City in Michigan. The suspect is in custody, but the individual's name has yet to be released. Emergency personnel stand outside a Walmart store, where a stabbing incident occurred, in Traverse City, Michigan, U.S. July 26, 2025, in this screen grab taken from a social media video. (Jerome Hartl/via REUTERS)(Jerome Hartl via REUTERS) 'The whole store started screaming and running,' employee Tasha Nash told Channel2 Now. 'There was a guy with a knife — he stabbed six people. I saw someone stabbed in the eye.' Read More | Traverse City stabbing: What happened at Walmart? Michigan police at the scene 'Never seen so many police cars' The suspect was taken into custody after being taken down by a pair of brave shoppers. One witness shared on X that there was a huge police presence at the scene, accompanied by other authorities. 'We were getting ready to go into Walmart as this was happening. Of course, we weren't allowed to go in. I have never seen so many police cars, ambulances, fire trucks, rescue vehicles and crime scene vehicles! They sent the employees home and told all the customers to leave. Wow,' the witness wrote. It is unclear what kind of injuries the victims have sustained. However, Munson Healthcare did confirm in a Facebook post that 11 victims were being treated there. 'Munson Healthcare is aware of the tragic incident that occurred earlier today at the Walmart in Traverse City. 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 statement shared on Facebook read. Read More | Traverse City Walmart stabbing: Videos show massive emergency response amid 'mass casualty' incident 'We can confirm that 11 victims are being treated at Munson Medical Center. As a result, our Emergency Department is currently experiencing a higher-than-usual volume of patients,' it added.
