Traverse City Walmart Stabbing Investigation Expands

Bradford James Gille, 42, has been charged with terrorism and 11 counts of assault with intent to murder after allegedly stabbing 11 people at random near the checkout area of a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan. The attack involved Gille using a folding knife to stab shoppers and a Walmart employee before being subdued by bystanders, including a concealed-carry permit holder and two Marines. Authorities say the terrorism charge is based on the intent to instill fear in the community, though no motive has been identified. The victims, aged 21 to 84, are all expected to survive, and most saw their conditions improve the next day. The FBI is assisting local law enforcement in the ongoing investigation, and Walmart has released a statement supporting the victims. Officials have praised the swift response of citizens and law enforcement, noting the suspect was detained within a minute of the first emergency call.