Michigan Walmart stabbing spree suspect identified as police seek terrorism, assault charges for rampage

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At least 11 people stabbed at Michigan Walmart

At least 11 people were stabbed Saturday at a Walmart in Traverse, Mich., police say. (Credit: Jerome Hartl)

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Police on Sunday identified the 42-year-old man accused of wounding 11 people in a random stabbing spree at a Walmart in Michigan.

Authorities identified the suspect as Bradford James Gille, of Afton, Michigan, on Sunday afternoon. Police are seeking to file terrorism charges and 11 charges of assault with intent to murder against Gille.

Grand Traverse County Sheriff Michael Shea noted that Gille has a history of prior assault incidents as well as controlled substance violations. Shea added that a motive for the stabbing was not yet known.

Munson Healthcare, northern Michigan’s largest healthcare system, said seven victims were in fair condition and four were in serious condition. Victims ranged in age from 29 to 84-years-old. One Walmart employee was injured in the attack, police said.

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Bradford James Gille, 42, of Afton, Michigan, is accused of committing a mass stabbing attack at a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan on July 26, 2025. (Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office)

“Over the past 12 hours, we’ve seen encouraging signs of recovery among our patients,” the hospital said in an update. 

The statement praised the hospital’s team of physicians, surgeons, nurses, clinicians and support staff who have focused on treating the victims.

“Their unwavering commitment and compassion are a testament to the strength and resilience of our healthcare community,” it said.

This image provided by Steven Carter shows law enforcement officers responding to a stabbing attack at a Walmart in Traverse City, Mich, Saturday July 26, 2025. (Steven Carter via AP) (Steven Carter via AP)

Shea previously said a 42-year-old man, acting alone, entered the Traverse City store and used a folding knife to stab nearly a dozen people. 

The Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office shared an image of the knife Bradford James Gille, 42, of Afton, Michigan, allegedly used while committing a mass stabbing attack at a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan on July 26, 2025. (Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office)

The suspect was taken into custody without injury within minutes. Citizens in Walmart also helped apprehend the man and treat victims.

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Tiffany DeFell, 36, who lives in Honor, about 25 miles from Traverse City, told the Associated Press that she witnessed the chaos unfold from the store’s parking lot.

“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.”

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)

FBI agents have responded to provide support, Deputy Director Dan Bongino wrote on social media.

In a statement to Fox News Digital, Walmart spokesperson Joe Pennington said that “violence like this is unacceptable.”

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“Our thoughts are with those who were injured and we’re thankful for the swift action of first responders,” Pennington wrote in a statement. “We’ll continue working closely with law enforcement during their investigation.”