BREAKING: Michigan Walmart stabbing suspect IDENTIFIED as police seek terrorism, assault charges for rampage

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From Fox News: Police on Sunday identified the 42-year-old man accused of wounding 11 people in a random stabbing spree at a Walmart in Michigan.

Authorities identified the suspect as Bradford James Gille, of Afton, Michigan, on Sunday afternoon. Police are seeking to file terrorism charges and 11 charges of assault with intent to murder against Gille.

Grand Traverse County Sheriff Michael Shea noted that Gille has a history of prior assault incidents as well as controlled substance violations. Shea added that a motive for the stabbing was not yet known.

Munson Healthcare, northern Michigan’s largest healthcare system, said seven victims were in fair condition and four were in serious condition. Victims ranged in age from 29 to 84-years-old. One Walmart employee was injured in the attack, police said.

Gille reportedly has been arrested multiple times in the past for criminal mischief and drug offenses. In 2014, he served 49 days in jail in Florida for vandalism.

He has also self-published two books. One book, published in January 2024, is titled, “The Book of I Jesus Christ.” The bizarre book implies that Gille thinks he is Jesus.

Another book, published in September 2022, is titled, “If Then To Awaken As The One True King Of Kings And Lord Of Lords.” In this book, he also claimed that he dreamed that he is Jesus.

The Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Department released the following update on Facebook Sunday afternoon:

On July 26th, 2025 , at 4:43 pm, Central Dispatch began receiving calls, stating there was a man with a knife inside the Walmart store in Garfield Township, Grand Traverse County, Michigan actively stabbing people. A Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Deputy was near the location and arrived at 4:46 pm.

At the time of the deputy’s arrival, multiple citizens, including one who was armed with a pistol, were confronting the male suspect in the parking lot and preventing him from harming further people and from leaving. The deputy took the suspect into custody without further incident.

During the incident, eleven individuals were injured by the suspect. The weapon used was a folding knife with a 3 ½ inch cutting blade. Aid was provided to the victims by responding law enforcement, citizens, and other emergency responders. The victims were transported to Munson Medical Center for further treatment.

Included in the list of victims is one Walmart employee. The injured individuals are:
70 year old male
84 year old female
82 year old male
29 year old female
80 year old female
67 year old female
38 year old male
39 year old male
65 year old female
41 year old male
55 year old male

The suspect, who has been identified as forty two year old Bradford James Gille of Afton, Michigan, was arrested and transported to the Grand Traverse County Jail where he will remain pending formal charging and arraignment. Requested charges will be as follows: One count of terrorism, 11 counts of assault with intent to murder. Mr. Gille’s history shows prior assaultive incidents, as well as controlled substance violations. A motive has not been determined.

Additional information gathered indicates that Mr. Gille had entered Walmart at 4:10 pm and remained in the store until the incident occurred.

Thank you to all involved, including but not limited to, the Michigan State Police, Traverse City Police Department, Leelanau County Sheriff’s Office, Antrim County Sheriff’s office, FBI, Munson Medical Center, Mobile Medical Response, Metro Fire, East Bay Ambulance, Grand Traverse County Emergency Manager.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families. We will provide further updates when additional information is available.

 

Below is a video of the full press conference Sunday afternoon, in which the suspect was identified.

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