Panic at Michigan Walmart as 11 are stabbed in daylight knife rampage

Eleven people were stabbed during an bloody incident at a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan on Saturday afternoon.

At least three of the victims were so badly hurt they required surgery.

Witnesses say shoppers fled for their lives after a suspect brandished a knife inside the Walmart Supercenter on Crossing Circle just after 5pm.

Police were seen interviewing workers from the supermarket across the street following the incident. Many were seem to still be wearing their Walmart overalls.

One eyewitness posted to X how the incident occurred near the pharmacy counter with many of the victims said to be elderly.

First responders were seen applying tourniquets at the scene.

‘FBI personnel are responding to provide any necessary support to the Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office in their investigation of the attacks at the Walmart,’ Deputy Director of the FBI Dan Bongino tweeted.

‘Munson Healthcare is aware of the tragic incident that occurred earlier today at the Walmart in Traverse City,’ Munson Healthcare, which runs Munson Medical Center posted on social media.

‘Our thoughts are with all those affected by this event, and we are grateful to the first responders and law enforcement for their swift action.’

A mass stabbing incident has occurred at a Walmart in Michigan, leaving multiple people injured

The healthcare system said it is working with local authorities and emergency services to ‘ensure the best possible care for those impacted.’

Additionally, it said it is ‘currently experiencing a higher-than-usual volume of patients.’

The Michigan State Police released a statement regarding the incident: ‘Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a multiple stabbing incident at the Walmart in Traverse City. The suspect is in custody, details are limited at this time.

A Walmart corporate spokesperson, Joe Pennington, said by email that the company was ‘working with police and defer questions to them right now.’

Officials say there is no longer any danger to the public at this time.

Drivers were asked to avoid the area as the investigation remained ongoing, state police said.

Traverse City is about 250 miles northwest of Detroit.

This is a breaking news story.

Emergency services were quickly in attendance following the incident on Saturday afternoon