11 people wounded in a chaotic attack, officials credit quick-thinking shoppers and staff with subduing suspect
A stabbing rampage inside a Walmart in northern Michigan left 11 people injured Saturday, but authorities say the toll could have been far worse if not for the swift action of bystanders who tackled the suspect as the attack unfolded.
The suspect, a 42-year-old Michigan man, is in custody. Investigators say he began stabbing people with a folding knife near the checkout area around 4:45 p.m. Local authorities and witnesses say the man was acting alone and without warning.
Grand Traverse County Sheriff Michael Shea said several people, including Walmart employees and customers, physically intervened to stop the violence.
