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Investigators Seek Motive in Random Walmart Stabbing That Injured 11

Authorities alongside the FBI are collaborating to determine why a Michigan resident attacked shoppers; Munson Medical Center is treating six critically injured patients

Emergency personnel stand outside a Walmart store, where a stabbing incident occurred, in Traverse City, Michigan, on Saturday.
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Police tape is seen outside a Walmart where multiple people were stabbed in a violent attack Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Traverse City, Mich (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
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Overview

  • A 42-year-old Michigan resident is jailed after entering a Garfield Township Walmart with a folding knife and stabbing 11 random shoppers.
  • A sheriff’s deputy and bystanders subdued the suspect within minutes, preventing further injuries before additional officers arrived.
  • All victims were transported to Munson Medical Center, where six remain in critical condition, five are serious and three have undergone surgery.
  • The Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office, Michigan State Police and FBI agents are jointly investigating the unprovoked attack to uncover the suspect’s motive.
  • Governor Gretchen Whitmer praised the swift response of first responders and affirmed support for the affected victims and their families.