Stabbing Incident at Michigan Walmart Leaves 11 Injured

Incident Overview

US: A stabbing event occurred at a Walmart located near Traverse City, Michigan, on Saturday afternoon, resulting in injuries to at least 11 individuals, as reported by a major news outlet citing Michigan State Police. All victims are currently receiving medical attention at Munson Medical Centre in Traverse City, according to Megan Brown, the Chief Communications Officer for the healthcare facility.

Brown mentioned that the hospital is assessing the severity of the injuries, but specific details have not been disclosed. State Police confirmed that a suspect was apprehended shortly after 6 PM local time, although further information regarding the incident remains scarce.

The Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the multiple stabbing case at the Walmart. Michigan State Police's sixth district shared on social media that the suspect is in custody and that details are still limited.

Emergency services were reported to be on-site, and Grand Traverse 911 reassured the community that there was no ongoing threat. Residents were advised to avoid the Walmart and surrounding businesses as the situation developed. More information is expected to follow.