Overview

• The 42-year-old suspect remains in custody on suspicion of randomly stabbing 11 shoppers with a folding knife; officials confirm he acted alone and no additional suspects are sought.
• Four victims who were in critical condition have been downgraded to serious status; seven others are now listed in fair condition as staff report encouraging recovery signs.
• The Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office is leading evidence processing with support from Michigan State Police crime lab teams and FBI personnel.
• A sheriff’s deputy and several customers intervened within minutes of the attack to subdue the assailant and provide first aid.
• Authorities say the attacker used a standard folding-style knife and emphasize that no clear motive has emerged from the ongoing inquiry.