Walmart violence incident news: At least 11 people have been stabbed, with six in critical condition, in a Walmart in United States’ Traverse City in Michigan on Saturday, as the Michigan State Police said that a suspect was in custody while investigation was ongoing. According to a social media post by Munson Healthcare, at least 11 people were treated at the largest hospital of the region in northern Michigan. Munson Healthcare added that it would provide updates “as appropriate”. The healthcare's spokesperson Megan Brown said that all 11 were stabbing victims and that six were in a critical condition while five were in a serious condition. Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a multiple stabbing incident at the Wal-Mart in Traverse City. The suspect is in custody, details are limited at this time. A PIO is in route to the scene and details will be posted @mspnorthernmi and @MSPWestmi as they… pic.twitter.com/5MC2M2YZi4 — MSP Sixth District (@mspwestmi) July 26, 2025 The Michigan State Police said the details regarding the multiple stabbing incident were limited and that the local sheriff’s office, Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office, was investigating the incident. The authorities urged the people to avoid the area until an investigation was underway. Emergency vehicles and first responders were seen outside the Traverse City Walmart after the incident. In a post on Facebook, Munson Healthcare stated "We can confirm that 11 victims are being treated at Munson Medical Center. As a result, our Emergency Department is currently experiencing a higher-than-usual volume of patients." Local medical center, Munson Healthcare, reports they are treating 11 victims pic.twitter.com/sYeR0drf53 — Intel Point Alert (@IntelPointAlert) July 26, 2025 According to a statement by Walmart corporate spokesperson, Joe Pennington, “The company was working with police and defer questions to them right now,” Associated Press reported. Walmart in a statement said "Violence like this is unacceptable. Our thoughts are with those who were injured and we’re thankful for the swift action of first responders." Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said, "Our thoughts are with the victims and the community reeling from this brutal act of violence." FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino also responded to the stabbing incident in Traverse City and said that bureau officials were responding to “provide any necessary support.” The stabbing took place in Michigan’s Traverse City, which has about 16,000 people and is 410 kilometers northwest of Detroit.
