The suspect accused of stabbing 11 people in a random attack at a Walmart in Traverse City on Saturday has been charged.

A 42-year-old man identified as Bradford James Gille, from Afton, Michigan, has been arrested in connection with the July 26, 2025 mass stabbing at a Walmart in Traverse City, Mich

Authorities in northern Michigan will seek terrorism and assault with intent to murder charges against a man accused of stabbing 11 people at a Walmart on Saturday.

The Grand Traverse County sheriff and prosecutor, as well as officials from Munson Healthcare, provided more details on the random attack at a Walmart Saturday afternoon.

As per the witnesses' account, Gille entered the Walmart Superstore and began attacking shoppers near the checkout and pharmacy areas with a folding knife.

Gille is currently being held at the Grand Traverse County Jail and is scheduled to be arraigned on Monday or Tuesday.

TRAVERSE CITY, MI – Police have identified the man they believe entered a Walmart and stabbed 11 people at random. Bradford James Gille, 42, is in custody and awaiting arraignment on numerous charges in connection with the mass stabbing, police said at a press conference Sunday, July 27.