At least 11 people have been injured in a violent stabbing incident at a Walmart supermarket in Traverse City, Michigan, according to local authorities. The suspect, a resident of Michigan, is now in custody following the attack, which has left victims receiving emergency treatment at a nearby hospital. Munson Medical Centre reported that they are currently experiencing an influx of patients due to the incident, with three individuals undergoing surgery.
Eyewitness footage shared online shows a significant police and ambulance presence in the Walmart parking lot as first responders rushed to the scene. The Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office is investigating the case as a "multiple stabbing incident" and confirmed that the weapon used was a "folding knife style". Sheriff Michael Shea characterized the attack as a potential "random act" of violence.
Support from federal agencies, including the FBI, is being coordinated to assist local law enforcement in their investigations. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer expressed her condolences on social media, stating she is in contact with law enforcement, expressing her thoughts and well-wishes for the victims and the community facing the aftermath of this brutal event. Traverse City is located approximately 255 miles (410 kilometers) northwest of Detroit.
