At least 11 people have been hospitalized following a stabbing incident at a Walmart store in Traverse City, Michigan, authorities confirmed on Saturday. The incident occurred in the afternoon, and Michigan State Police (MSP) and the Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the mass stabbing, with one suspect currently in custody. Federal agents from the FBI are providing support to the investigation, according to FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino.
Munson Healthcare, a nearby hospital, confirmed it is treating the injured, with officials expressing gratitude to first responders for their swift action. The suspect’s identity has not been disclosed, and Walmart has stated it is cooperating with police. Authorities have asked the public to avoid the area while the probe continues. Traverse City, a small city in northern Michigan near Lake Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay, is the location of the incident.
The FBI is also involved in the case, as per the deputy director’s statement. This incident is the latest in a series of stabbing events in the United States, including a mass stabbing at a Portland rave that left four teenagers injured and a horrific subway stabbing in New York City that injured two people. These recent events highlight the growing concern over violent crimes in public spaces, prompting calls for increased security measures in such areas.
Authorities have not yet released the suspect’s identity, but the investigation is ongoing. The Grand Traverse Sheriff’s Office, Traverse City Police Department, Traverse City Fire Department and Michigan State Police did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. This is a developing story, and updates are expected as the investigation progresses.