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Marine Veteran’s Gunpoint Intervention in Michigan Walmart Stabbing Draws Praise

Praise has poured in from politicians, gun rights groups, local businesses after the veteran held the suspect at gunpoint until officers arrived.

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Overview

  • On July 26 Bradford James Gille allegedly stabbed 11 shoppers at a Traverse City Walmart before being detained.
  • Marine veteran Derrick Perry confronted Gille in the store’s parking lot and held him at gunpoint until a sheriff’s deputy arrived.
  • All of the victims, ranging in age from 21 to 84, are expected to survive and received treatment at Munson Medical Centre.
  • Praise and rewards have come from politicians, gun rights advocates and local businesses recognizing Perry’s actions.
  • The suspect is in custody awaiting arraignment on 11 assault with intent to murder counts and a terrorism charge as the FBI and Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office investigate.