Michigan Walmart Stabbing: Suspect Identified, 11 Injured

Incident Overview

• 🚨 On July 26, 2025, at approximately 4:43 p.m., calls reported a man with a knife actively stabbing people inside a Walmart in Garfield Township, Michigan.
• ⚡ A Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Deputy arrived at 4:46 p.m. and found citizens, including one armed with a pistol, confronting the suspect in the parking lot.
• 🤝 The deputy took the suspect into custody without further incident, with the assistance of vigilant citizens.

Victims and Injuries

• 🤕 A total of 11 individuals were injured during the stabbing spree.
• 🏥 Victims were transported to Mson Medical Center for treatment, including one Walmart employee.
• 👥 The injured range in age from 29 to 84 years old, including 7 males and 4 females.

Suspect Information and Charges

• 👤 The suspect has been identified as 42-year-old Bradford James Gilly of Afton, Michigan.
• ⚖️ Gilly is in custody at Grand Traverse County Jail, facing requested charges of one count of terrorism and 11 counts of assault with intent to murder.
• ⚠️ Gilly has a history of prior assault incidents and controlled substance violations.

Investigation Details

• 🔪 The weapon used was a folding knife with a 3.5-inch cutting blade.
• ⏱️ Mr. Gilly entered the Walmart at 4:10 p.m. and remained in the store until the incident occurred.
• ❓ A motive for the attack has not yet been determined.

Responding Agencies

• 👏 The incident involved a coordinated response from multiple agencies, including the Michigan State Police, Traverse City Police Department, and the FBI.
• 🙏 Thoughts and prayers are extended to the victims and their families.