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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Suspect arrested after ‘random' stabbing at Michigan Walmart leaves 6 critically injured, 5 others hurt
A suspect has been taken into custody after at least 11 people were stabbed, including six who were critically injured, in a 'random' attack at a Michigan Walmart. Horrified witnesses described the Saturday scene as 'something out of the movies' as law enforcement swarmed the area following reports of violence at the Traverse City store. A 42-year-old Michigan man was later taken into custody, Grand Traverse County Sheriff Michael Shea said at a news conference. His name has not been released. 'We believe he acted alone at this time. There is no information indicating there were additional suspects,' Shea said. 'It appears that these were all random acts. Eleven is 11 too many, but thank God it wasn't more.' Michigan State Police said the local sheriff's office was investigating further and that details on the suspect's identity and motivation were limited. Shea said the weapon involved appeared to be a folding-style knife. Images showed a fire truck, multiple police vehicles and uniformed first responders outside the Walmart following the incident. Meanwhile, a chaotic scene was unfolding inside the store, with the attack sending customers and shoppers running for their lives. The suspect was eventually subdued by a pair of brave shoppers, including one who was armed, before authorities took him into custody. Walmart employees told Channel 2 NOW that no shots were fired during the exchange. 'Me and my sister work there. The whole store started screaming and running. There was a guy with a knife—he stabbed six people. I saw someone stabbed in the eye,' Walmart employee Tasha Nash said. Tiffany DeFell, 36, who lives in Honor, about 25 miles from Traverse City, said she was in the parking lot when she saw chaos erupt around her. 'It was really scary. Me and my sister were just freaking out,' she told The Associated Press. 'This is something you see out of the movies. It's not what you expect to see where you're living.' Local hospital Munson Healthcare said that it had received the victims, with spokesperson Megan Brown confirming that all had been stabbed. Six of the 11 victims were said to be in critical condition and the rest were in serious condition. At least three of the people needed surgery, Shea told reporters. Among those injured were an elderly woman and a child, according to Channel 2 NOW. Shea said that six of the victims were male and five were female, according to Their ages were not immediately known. 'I'm in touch with law enforcement about the horrible news out of Traverse City,' Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said on social media. '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.' FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino also announced that FBI agents were on the scene to assist local law enforcement. Walmart corporate spokesperson Joe Pennington said that the company was 'working with police and defer questions to them right now.' A later statement from the company read: 'Violence like this is unacceptable. Our thoughts are with those who were injured and we're thankful for the swift action of first responders.' Traverse City is a popular vacation spot on the coast of Lake Michigan. It is known for its cherry festival, wineries and lighthouses and is about 25 miles east of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
A ‘random' stabbing at a Michigan Walmart left 11 injured, officials say. Here's what we know so far
Nearly a dozen people were stabbed at a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan, Saturday afternoon, in what police are calling a 'random' act by a lone attacker. Six of the injured were still in critical condition hours later. 'It appears that these were all random acts,' Grand Traverse County Sheriff Michael Shea said at a news conference. 'The victims were not predetermined,' and there's no indication of additional suspects, the sheriff added. Bystanders scrambled to help capture the suspect and treat the stabbing victims as police and emergency responders rushed to the scene, officials said. The suspect, a 42-year-old Michigan resident, was taken into custody by police within minutes of the attack, the sheriff's office said. Residents of Traverse City, a small community on the shore of Lake Michigan, are now left grappling with what the sheriff called a 'very uncommon' act of violence in the area. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she has been in contact with law enforcement about the 'horrible news' and commended first responders for their swift action. Here's what we know about the brutal, broad-daylight attack. Stabbing unfolded near the checkout area About 4:45 p.m., a 42-year-old man entered the Walmart in Garfield Township and, armed with a 'folding knife,' stabbed 11 people in the store's checkout area, according to the Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office. 'I was just at register, and all I hear is 'someone's got a knife',' Anna Luke, a 20-year-old Walmart employee, told CNN affiliate WXYZ. 'I heard just people crying and calling their family, their loved ones,' she said, telling WXYZ she and others ran from the scene. Outside the Walmart, part of a larger shopping complex, emergency vehicles lined the parking lot as first responders secured the scene, according to video footage obtained by the Associated Press. Authorities were seen speaking with employees, many still clad in their blue vests and name tags, as the response shifted into an active investigation. Tiffany DeFell, 36, told the AP she was in the parking lot when the chaos around the stabbing attack erupted. '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,' she said. A sheriff's deputy arrived at the scene 'within minutes' and took the suspect into custody, the sheriff said. 'Citizens in Walmart also assisted in the apprehension and treatment of victims,' the sheriff said, without providing details. The suspect was not injured, he said. A video obtained by CNN appears to show several people confronting a man in the Walmart parking lot, yelling at him to 'throw the knife' away and lay on the ground. It's unclear in the video, taken from a distance, whether the man is holding anything or throws the alleged knife away. The video also appears to show several people attending to a victim nearby. Eleven victims, six in critical condition Munson Healthcare, a hospital system in northern Michigan, was treating the 11 victims from the stabbing attack, according to a statement on their Facebook page. Six victims were in critical condition, and five in serious condition as of Saturday night, the statement said. Three of the victims underwent surgery after the attack, according to the sheriff, who said the 11 injured include six men and five women. The ages of the victims were not immediately disclosed. All of the victims were stabbed, Munson spokesperson Megan Brown told the Associated Press. Investigation underway amid outcry over random attack in small community Authorities have not yet released details about the suspect, including his identity and potential motive. The timing of the suspect's arraignment and the charges he may face have also not been announced. State and federal law enforcement are assisting with the investigation into the apparently random attack, officials said. The FBI is assisting the Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office in the investigation, FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino said on social media. The Michigan State Police Crime Lab was en route to assist in processing the scene Saturday, according to the sheriff. Walmart corporate spokesperson Joe Pennington condemned the attack in a statement to CNN, saying, 'violence like this is unacceptable. Our thoughts are with those who were injured and we're thankful for the swift action of first responders.' 'We'll continue working closely with law enforcement during their investigation,' he added. Officials and residents are expressing shock that such an attack happened in Traverse City, a community of about 16,000 that's known for its Great Lake beaches, wineries and cherry festival. Violence 'is very uncommon for our area,' the sheriff said. 'But unfortunately … no one is immune to this.' Gov. Whitmer lamented the 'horrible news' of the attack and said, 'Our thoughts are with the victims and the community reeling from this brutal act of violence.' Traverse City is home to former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and his husband, Chasten Buttigieg, who live there with their children. 'Along with the whole Traverse City community, Chasten and I are shaken by the awful and senseless violence at Walmart earlier today,' Buttigieg said on X. 'We're thinking of everyone affected and hoping and praying for speedy recovery for all those who were injured.' CNN's Zoe Sottile, Danya Gainor and Diego Mendoza contributed to this report.
CNN
3 days ago
- CNN
A ‘random' stabbing at a Michigan Walmart left 11 injured, officials say. Here's what we know so far
Nearly a dozen people were stabbed at a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan, Saturday afternoon, in what police are calling a 'random' act by a lone attacker. Six of the injured were still in critical condition hours later. 'It appears that these were all random acts,' Grand Traverse County Sheriff Michael Shea said at a news conference. 'The victims were not predetermined,' and there's no indication of additional suspects, the sheriff added. Bystanders scrambled to help capture the suspect and treat the stabbing victims as police and emergency responders rushed to the scene, officials said. The suspect, a 42-year-old Michigan resident, was taken into custody by police within minutes of the attack, the sheriff's office said. Residents of Traverse City, a small community on the shore of Lake Michigan, are now left grappling with what the sheriff called a 'very uncommon' act of violence in the area. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she has been in contact with law enforcement about the 'horrible news' and commended first responders for their swift action. Here's what we know about the brutal, broad-daylight attack. About 4:45 p.m., a 42-year-old man entered the Walmart in Garfield Township and, armed with a 'folding knife,' stabbed 11 people in the store's checkout area, according to the Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office. 'I was just at register, and all I hear is 'someone's got a knife',' Anna Luke, a 20-year-old Walmart employee, told CNN affiliate WXYZ. 'I heard just people crying and calling their family, their loved ones,' she said, telling WXYZ she and others ran from the scene. Outside the Walmart, part of a larger shopping complex, emergency vehicles lined the parking lot as first responders secured the scene, according to video footage obtained by the Associated Press. Authorities were seen speaking with employees, many still clad in their blue vests and name tags, as the response shifted into an active investigation. Tiffany DeFell, 36, told the AP she was in the parking lot when the chaos around the stabbing attack erupted. '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,' she said. A sheriff's deputy arrived at the scene 'within minutes' and took the suspect into custody, the sheriff said. 'Citizens in Walmart also assisted in the apprehension and treatment of victims,' the sheriff said, without providing details. The suspect was not injured, he said. A video obtained by CNN appears to show several people confronting a man in the Walmart parking lot, yelling at him to 'throw the knife' away and lay on the ground. It's unclear in the video, taken from a distance, whether the man is holding anything or throws the alleged knife away. The video also appears to show several people attending to a victim nearby. Munson Healthcare, a hospital system in northern Michigan, was treating the 11 victims from the stabbing attack, according to a statement on their Facebook page. Six victims were in critical condition, and five in serious condition as of Saturday night, the statement said. Three of the victims underwent surgery after the attack, according to the sheriff, who said the 11 injured include six men and five women. The ages of the victims were not immediately disclosed. All of the victims were stabbed, Munson spokesperson Megan Brown told the Associated Press. Authorities have not yet released details about the suspect, including his identity and potential motive. The timing of the suspect's arraignment and the charges he may face have also not been announced. State and federal law enforcement are assisting with the investigation into the apparently random attack, officials said. The FBI is assisting the Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office in the investigation, FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino said on social media. The Michigan State Police Crime Lab was en route to assist in processing the scene Saturday, according to the sheriff. Walmart corporate spokesperson Joe Pennington condemned the attack in a statement to CNN, saying, 'violence like this is unacceptable. Our thoughts are with those who were injured and we're thankful for the swift action of first responders.' 'We'll continue working closely with law enforcement during their investigation,' he added. Officials and residents are expressing shock that such an attack happened in Traverse City, a community of about 16,000 that's known for its Great Lake beaches, wineries and cherry festival. Violence 'is very uncommon for our area,' the sheriff said. 'But unfortunately … no one is immune to this.' Gov. Whitmer lamented the 'horrible news' of the attack and said, 'Our thoughts are with the victims and the community reeling from this brutal act of violence.' Traverse City is home to former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and his husband, Chasten Buttigieg, who live there with their children. 'Along with the whole Traverse City community, Chasten and I are shaken by the awful and senseless violence at Walmart earlier today,' Buttigieg said on X. 'We're thinking of everyone affected and hoping and praying for speedy recovery for all those who were injured.' CNN's Zoe Sottile, Danya Gainor and Diego Mendoza contributed to this report.
CNN
3 days ago
- CNN
A ‘random' stabbing at a Michigan Walmart left 11 injured, officials say. Here's what we know so far
Nearly a dozen people were stabbed at a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan, Saturday afternoon, in what police are calling a 'random' act by a lone attacker. Six of the injured were still in critical condition hours later. 'It appears that these were all random acts,' Grand Traverse County Sheriff Michael Shea said at a news conference. 'The victims were not predetermined,' and there's no indication of additional suspects, the sheriff added. Bystanders scrambled to help capture the suspect and treat the stabbing victims as police and emergency responders rushed to the scene, officials said. The suspect, a 42-year-old Michigan resident, was taken into custody by police within minutes of the attack, the sheriff's office said. Residents of Traverse City, a small community on the shore of Lake Michigan, are now left grappling with what the sheriff called a 'very uncommon' act of violence in the area. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she has been in contact with law enforcement about the 'horrible news' and commended first responders for their swift action. Here's what we know about the brutal, broad-daylight attack. About 4:45 p.m., a 42-year-old man entered the Walmart in Garfield Township and, armed with a 'folding knife,' stabbed 11 people in the store's checkout area, according to the Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office. 'I was just at register, and all I hear is 'someone's got a knife',' Anna Luke, a 20-year-old Walmart employee, told CNN affiliate WXYZ. 'I heard just people crying and calling their family, their loved ones,' she said, telling WXYZ she and others ran from the scene. Outside the Walmart, part of a larger shopping complex, emergency vehicles lined the parking lot as first responders secured the scene, according to video footage obtained by the Associated Press. Authorities were seen speaking with employees, many still clad in their blue vests and name tags, as the response shifted into an active investigation. Tiffany DeFell, 36, told the AP she was in the parking lot when the chaos around the stabbing attack erupted. '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,' she said. A sheriff's deputy arrived at the scene 'within minutes' and took the suspect into custody, the sheriff said. 'Citizens in Walmart also assisted in the apprehension and treatment of victims,' the sheriff said, without providing details. The suspect was not injured, he said. A video obtained by CNN appears to show several people confronting a man in the Walmart parking lot, yelling at him to 'throw the knife' away and lay on the ground. It's unclear in the video, taken from a distance, whether the man is holding anything or throws the alleged knife away. The video also appears to show several people attending to a victim nearby. Munson Healthcare, a hospital system in northern Michigan, was treating the 11 victims from the stabbing attack, according to a statement on their Facebook page. Six victims were in critical condition, and five in serious condition as of Saturday night, the statement said. Three of the victims underwent surgery after the attack, according to the sheriff, who said the 11 injured include six men and five women. The ages of the victims were not immediately disclosed. All of the victims were stabbed, Munson spokesperson Megan Brown told the Associated Press. Authorities have not yet released details about the suspect, including his identity and potential motive. The timing of the suspect's arraignment and the charges he may face have also not been announced. State and federal law enforcement are assisting with the investigation into the apparently random attack, officials said. The FBI is assisting the Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office in the investigation, FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino said on social media. The Michigan State Police Crime Lab was en route to assist in processing the scene Saturday, according to the sheriff. Walmart corporate spokesperson Joe Pennington condemned the attack in a statement to CNN, saying, 'violence like this is unacceptable. Our thoughts are with those who were injured and we're thankful for the swift action of first responders.' 'We'll continue working closely with law enforcement during their investigation,' he added. Officials and residents are expressing shock that such an attack happened in Traverse City, a community of about 16,000 that's known for its Great Lake beaches, wineries and cherry festival. Violence 'is very uncommon for our area,' the sheriff said. 'But unfortunately … no one is immune to this.' Gov. Whitmer lamented the 'horrible news' of the attack and said, 'Our thoughts are with the victims and the community reeling from this brutal act of violence.' Traverse City is home to former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and his husband, Chasten Buttigieg, who live there with their children. 'Along with the whole Traverse City community, Chasten and I are shaken by the awful and senseless violence at Walmart earlier today,' Buttigieg said on X. 'We're thinking of everyone affected and hoping and praying for speedy recovery for all those who were injured.' CNN's Zoe Sottile, Danya Gainor and Diego Mendoza contributed to this report.
Khaleej Times
3 days ago
- Khaleej Times
US: 11 injured in random stabbing incident at Walmart in Michigan, police say
At least 11 people were injured in a stabbing at a Walmart store in the Midwestern state of Michigan on Saturday, with police saying it appeared to be a random attack. A 42-year-old male suspect was in custody, Grand Traverse County Sheriff Michael Shea told a press conference. "Based on the information that we have at this time, it appears they were random acts," Shea said of the attack in Traverse City, Michigan. "The victims were not predetermined," Shea said, adding that the suspect, a Michigan resident, apparently acted alone and used a "folding knife." Six victims were in critical condition late Saturday, and five were in serious condition, Munson Healthcare said in a statement. At least three of the victims were undergoing surgery, according to Shea. The victims included six men and five women. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said she was in touch with law enforcement regarding the "horrible news." "Our thoughts are with the victims and the community reeling from this brutal act of violence," Whitmer said in an X post. Eyewitness Julia Martell told The New York Times she heard screaming and saw a man with a knife running through the store's pharmacy section. Martell said she saw the man shoving and stabbing people as he moved through the store. The 30-year-old witness described seeing three people with stab wounds and "blood everywhere." Shea said the stabbing spree initially started near the checkout area of the store. "It is very uncommon for our area," he said of the violence, adding that citizens in the Walmart "assisted" in apprehending the suspect. Traverse City is a popular tourist destination located on the shore of Lake Michigan. FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino said agents were providing "any necessary support to the Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office in their investigation of the attacks at the Walmart."
