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At least 11 people are in the hospital after a stabbing Saturday afternoon at a Michigan Walmart store.
Michigan State Police (MSP) said the Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a mass stabbing incident at the Traverse City store, and one suspect is in custody.
Munson Healthcare, a nearby hospital, confirmed it is treating 11 people who were stabbed.
Five of the victims are in serious condition, and six are in critical condition, Munson spokesperson Megan Brown told Fox News Digital. It is unclear if they are adults or children.
Agents with the FBI are responding to provide support, according to Deputy Director Dan Bongino.
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The suspect’s identity has not yet been released. Officials asked the public to avoid the area, as the investigation is ongoing.
In a statement to Fox News Digital, a Walmart spokesperson said they are “working with police” and deferred questions to authorities.
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wrote in an X post that she is continuing to monitor the situation closely.
“I’m in touch with law enforcement about the horrible news out of Traverse City,” Whitmer wrote. “Our thoughts are with the victims and the community reeling from this brutal act of violence. I am grateful to the first responders for their swift response to apprehend the suspect.”
Traverse City is a small city in northern Michigan, about 140 miles northwest of Grand Rapids. It is situated by the water on Lake Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay.
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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. Please check back for updates.
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