Authorities Seeking Terrorism, Assault Charges for Walmart Knife Attack Suspect

The suspect in the case, Bradford Gille, will face one count of terrorism and 11 counts of assault with intent to kill.
Authorities Seeking Terrorism, Assault Charges for Walmart Knife Attack Suspect
Grand Traverse County Sheriff Mike Shea (left) speaks alongside Prosecutor Noelle Moeggenberg during a news conference on July 27, 2025, after 11 people were stabbed at a Walmart in Traverse City, Mich. AP Photo/Ryan Sun
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Authorities said on Sunday they will seek to press charges for terrorism and assault against the suspect in a serial knife attack at a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan, where he allegedly wounded nearly a dozen people, some seriously.

Grand Traverse County Sheriff Michael Shea said at a press conference that the motive behind the knife attack—allegedly carried out by 42-year-old suspect Bradford Gille on Saturday—remains unclear. The attack, carried out with a three and a half inch knife, wounded 11 people, six of whom were left in critical condition.