Traverse City Walmart Stabbing: Suspect Identified, Charged

Bradford James Gille, a 42-year-old Michigan man with a history of mental illness, was charged with 11 counts of attempted murder and one count of terrorism after allegedly stabbing 11 people at a Walmart in Traverse City on July 26, 2025. Authorities had obtained a court order to detain Gille for a mental health evaluation less than a day before the attack but were unable to find him. Shoppers, including a Marine veteran and an armed bystander, subdued Gille, limiting further injuries. All 11 victims survived, though several were initially in critical condition. The community has held an interfaith vigil to support those affected and highlight mental health concerns. The motive remains unclear, intensifying scrutiny of mental health intervention and public safety systems.