Traverse City Walmart mass stabbing suspect faces judge
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A nonprofit group called the SALT Coalition – an acronym for Spiritual Activists Leading Together – has organized an interfaith prayer vigil for those affected by Saturday’s extreme violence at a Walmart store in the up-north Michigan town.
Authorities say they plan to file terrorism and assault with intent to murder charges against the suspect in a weekend knife attack at a Walmart store in Michigan.
At least 11 people were stabbed in a bloody scene inside a Michigan Walmart Saturday night — causing terrified shoppers and employees to flee — before a brave armed citizen helped detain the knife-wielding maniac, according to police, witnesses and harrowing video.
Officials said the stabbings happened near the checkout area of the store and appeared to be random in nature.
Eleven people were injured in a “random” stabbing by a suspect man with a folding knife-style weapon at a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan, Saturday, according to the Grand Traverse County sheriff.
At least 11 people are being treated after a mass stabbing at Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan. A suspect is in custody. Here's what we know.
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Former Marine Derrick Perry hailed as hero after stopping stabbing rampage at Michigan Walmart
Viral video captures the moment Perry confronts the suspect, drawing praise from Traverse City residents and social media users alike.
"I'm still sitting and grappling with the weight of realizing that it was kind of a life-or-death moment," said Julia Martell, who witnessed the stabbing, which wounded 11 people.