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TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Eleven people were stabbed at a Walmart in
Traverse City on Saturday — with six in critical condition — in
what a Michigan sheriff said appeared to be a random act. A suspect
was in custody, authorities said.

Around 4:45 p.m., a 42-year-old man entered the store and used a
folding knife to stab 11 people, the Grand Traverse County
Sheriff's Office said in a statement on social media. A sheriff's
deputy arrived within minutes and took the man into custody, and
people in the store also helped apprehend the suspect and treat
victims, the sheriff's office said.

The victims' ages weren't immediately released.

“Eleven is 11 too many, but thank God it wasn’t more,” Sheriff
Michael Shea told reporters.

Emergency vehicles and uniformed first responders gathered in the
parking lot of the shopping center that houses several other retail
stores. Authorities also were seen interviewing employees, still
wearing blue uniform vests and name tags, nearby as the response
gave way to an investigation.

Tiffany DeFell, 36, who lives in Honor, about 25 miles (40
kilometers) from Traverse City, said she was in the store's parking
lot when she saw chaos erupt around her.

“It was really scary. Me and my sister were just freaking out,” she
said. “This is something you see out of the movies. It’s not what
you expect to see where you’re living.”

Munson Healthcare said via social media that 11 people were being
treated at the region’s largest hospital in northern Michigan.
Spokesperson Megan Brown said all were stabbing victims. Six people
were critical and five were in serious condition late Saturday, she
said.

Shea said the weapon involved appeared to be a folding-style knife.
Shea said the suspect is believed to be a Michigan resident but
declined to share further details. Michigan State Police had said
earlier in the day that the suspect was in authorities' custody.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said: “Our thoughts are with the victims and
the community reeling from this brutal act of violence."

Walmart said in a statement that it would continue to work closely
with law enforcement in the investigation.

“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 statement said.

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino said in a social media post that
bureau officials were responding to “provide any necessary support.”

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 (40 kilometers) east of Sleeping
Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

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What we know about Bradford James Gille
Bradford James Gille is 42 years old and a resident of Afton,
Michigan. He allegedly used a folding knife during the attack.
He has a prior criminal history, including assault.
Gilley has been charged with one count of terrorism and 11 counts
of assault with intent to murder.
Unconfirmed reports suggest he may have been involved in amateur
mixed martial arts (MMA).
He is also said to have self-published a book last year titled The
Book of I Jesus Christ.

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