Michigan Walmart stabbing incident: At least 11 folks wounded, six critically; suspect in custody

At least 11 folks had been stabbed at a Walmart in Traverse City on Saturday (July 26, 2025) — with six in essential situation — in what the sheriff mentioned gave the impression to be a random act. A suspect was in custody, authorities mentioned.

“Eleven is 11 too many, however thank God it wasn’t extra,” Grand Traverse County Sheriff Michael Shea advised reporters.

Emergency automobiles and uniformed first responders had been seen outdoors the shop following the incident.

Tiffany DeFell, 36, who lives in Honor, about 25 miles from Traverse City, mentioned she was within the parking zone when she noticed chaos erupt round her.

“It was actually scary. Me and my sister had been simply freaking out,” she mentioned. “This is one thing you see out of the films. It’s not what you anticipate to see the place you are residing.”

Munson Healthcare mentioned through social media that 11 folks had been being handled on the area’s largest hospital in northern Michigan. Spokesperson Megan Brown mentioned all had been stabbing victims. Six had been essential and 5 had been in critical situation late Saturday (July 26, 2025), she mentioned.

Mr. Shea mentioned the weapon concerned gave the impression to be a folding-style knife. Earlier within the day, the Michigan State Police mentioned the suspect had been taken into custody. Mr. Shea mentioned the suspect is believed to be a Michigan resident however declined to share additional particulars.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer mentioned, “Our ideas are with the victims and the group reeling from this brutal act of violence.”

Walmart mentioned in an announcement that it could proceed to work intently with regulation enforcement within the investigation.

“Violence like that is unacceptable. Our ideas are with those that had been injured and we’re grateful for the swift motion of first responders,” the assertion mentioned.

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino mentioned in a social media publish that bureau officers had been responding to “present any essential assist.”

Traverse City is a well-liked trip spot on the coast of Lake Michigan. It is thought for its cherry pageant, wineries and lighthouses and is about 40 kilometers east of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.