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Walmart stabbing in Michigan leaves 11 injured | Walmart stabbing in Michigan leaves 11 injured |
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At least 11 people have been injured in a stabbing at a Walmart supermarket in Michigan, authorities say. | At least 11 people have been injured in a stabbing at a Walmart supermarket in Michigan, authorities say. |
A 42-year-old suspect was in custody following the incident in Traverse City, authorities confirmed. | |
A nearby hospital said it was treating 11 victims. "As a result, our Emergency Department is currently experiencing a higher-than-usual volume of patients," Munson Medical Centre said on social media. | |
Footage posted online shows multiple police and ambulance units in the carpark of the Walmart. | Footage posted online shows multiple police and ambulance units in the carpark of the Walmart. |
Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office confirmed it was investigating "a multiple stabbing incident at the Wal-Mart in Traverse City". | Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office confirmed it was investigating "a multiple stabbing incident at the Wal-Mart in Traverse City". |
The suspect is a Michigan resident and used a "folding knife style weapon", Sheriff Michael Shea told reporters. The incident appeared to be a "random act", he added. | The suspect is a Michigan resident and used a "folding knife style weapon", Sheriff Michael Shea told reporters. The incident appeared to be a "random act", he added. |
He said people in the store assisted in apprehending the man and helped treat the injured. | |
"This was a joint effort all the way through, and, as I mentioned, the citizens, too," Shea said of the response. | |
As of Saturday night, five people were in a serious condition, while six others were critical. | |
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino said federal personnel were responding to provide any necessary support to local authorities. | FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino said federal personnel were responding to provide any necessary support to local authorities. |
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said she was "in touch with law enforcement about the horrible news". | Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said she was "in touch with law enforcement about the horrible news". |
"Our thoughts are with the victims and the community reeling from this brutal act of violence," she added. | "Our thoughts are with the victims and the community reeling from this brutal act of violence," she added. |
Traverse City is about 255 miles (410 kilometres) northwest of Detroit. | Traverse City is about 255 miles (410 kilometres) northwest of Detroit. |
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