2025 Traverse City stabbing attack
| 2025 Traverse City stabbing | |
|---|---|
Multiple ambulances in the Walmart parking lot shortly after the attack | |
| Location | 44°43′41.3″N 85°37′57.5″W / 44.728139°N 85.632639°W Garfield Township, near Traverse City, Michigan, U.S. |
| Date | July 26, 2025 c. 4:43 p.m. (EDT (UTC−4:00)) |
| Target | Random civilians |
Attack type | |
| Weapon | Folding knife |
| Injured | 11 |
| Defenders | Derrick Perry, Matthew Kolakowski, other bystanders |
| Motive | Under investigation |
| Accused | Bradford James Gille |
| Charges | 11 counts of attempted murder, use of a deadly weapon, aggravated assault and a single count of terrorism |
On July 26, 2025, a mass stabbing was committed inside a Walmart store in Garfield Township, near Traverse City, Michigan, United States. Eleven people were injured, some with life-threatening injuries. Several bystanders helped in stopping the suspect, including Marine veteran Derrick Perry, who held the attacker at gunpoint with a handgun before another Marine veteran, Matthew Kolakowski, tackled him to the ground. Local law enforcement and residents praised Perry, Kolakowski, and the others who intervened for their bravery that likely saved lives.
Authorities said the attack was random, and that the suspect allegedly used a folding-style knife in the attack. Of the victims, six were male and five were female, and ranged in age from 29 to 84, with eight of the victims being elderly. After the attack, all victims were transported to Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. By August 6, all victims were released.
The suspect, Bradford James Gille, has been charged with attempted murder and terrorism.