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Michigan Officials Seek Terrorism Charges After Traverse City Walmart Stabbing

Victims are recovering at Munson Medical Centre with FBI personnel aiding the Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office investigation

Overview

  • Bradford James Gille, 42, of Afton, Michigan, is facing one count of terrorism and 11 counts of assault with intent to murder and is held pending arraignment this week.
  • Authorities say he used a folding-style knife to randomly stab 11 shoppers around 4:45 p.m. on July 26 at the Walmart in Garfield Township.
  • A sheriff’s deputy arrived within minutes, and armed and unarmed bystanders helped subdue the suspect without any additional injuries.
  • All victims were taken to Munson Medical Centre, where medical teams report improving conditions and one patient has been released.
  • The FBI has joined the Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office investigation, and Walmart has pledged full cooperation.