Suspect stabbed 11 people, including 5 men and 6 women, during attack in Traverse City in US state of Michigan, local official says
Authorities in the US state of Michigan have announced plans to pursue terrorism and multiple attempted murder charges against a 42-year-old man accused of a stabbing rampage at a Walmart store in Michigan, according to local media reports.
Grand Traverse County Sheriff Michael Shea said that the suspect, identified as Bradford James Gille from Afton, allegedly used a 3.5-inch folding knife to stab 11 people — five men and six women — including a Walmart employee, during the attack in Traverse City on Saturday afternoon, CBC News reported Sunday.
Gille is currently being held in Grand Traverse County Jail, where he awaits formal charges and arraignment, expected to take place early this week, CBC quoted local officials as saying.
Investigators are still trying to determine the motive behind the attack.
Medical officials said Sunday that the condition of the victims is steadily improving.
