A quiet Saturday evening turned into chaos in Traverse City, Michigan, when a mass stabbing left 11 people injured at a Walmart on July 26, 2025. The attack began shortly after 4:40 p.m., according to local authorities, when a man armed with a folding knife began attacking shoppers at random inside the store.
Witnesses reported a sudden scene of panic as customers ran for safety. “The whole store started screaming and running,” Walmart employee Tasha Nash told Channel 2 Now. “There was a guy with a knife — he stabbed six people. I saw someone stabbed in the eye.”
Victims and Emergency Response
Officials confirmed that 11 victims were transported to Munson Medical Center, the largest hospital in Northern Michigan. Hospital representatives said six patients are in critical condition and five are in serious condition. No fatalities have been confirmed as of this report.
Local police, fire crews, and ambulances responded within minutes. Witnesses described the scene outside the store as filled with emergency vehicles as employees were sent home and customers were ordered to leave immediately.
Suspect Taken Into Custody
Authorities say the suspect—a 42-year-old Michigan resident—was subdued by at least two brave bystanders before law enforcement arrived. A sheriff’s deputy then took the man into custody in the store’s parking lot.
Photos from the scene show the suspect being loaded into a Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office vehicle. The FBI has confirmed it is aware of the incident and is standing by to assist with the investigation if needed.
Motive Still Unknown
Police have not yet released the suspect’s name or a possible motive for the attack. Early statements from the Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office suggest the stabbings appeared to be unplanned and the attacker acted alone.
Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino posted on social media that the bureau “is monitoring the situation closely and will assist as required.”
Statements From Officials
Munson Healthcare released a statement thanking first responders for their swift action, while also warning that its emergency department is experiencing a higher-than-usual patient volume as a result of the attack.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer also released a statement late Saturday night, expressing sympathy for the victims and gratitude to the citizens who helped stop the attack.
What Comes Next
Authorities continue to investigate what led to the sudden violence in Traverse City. Walmart has closed the store for the time being while the crime scene is processed.
This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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