A Marine veteran confronted a knife-wielding suspect after 11 people were stabbed inside a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan, on Saturday evening.
The dramatic confrontation unfolded just after 5 p.m. when shoppers tackled the suspect in the parking lot. The suspect, identified as 42-year-old Bradford James Gille, is facing terrorism and 11 attempted murder charges.
Armed Civilian Steps In
Cellphone footage shows Marine veteran Derrick Perry confronting Gille with a handgun, shouting for him to drop the knife.
“Drop it! Throw the knife now. Throw it away!” Perry can be heard yelling in the video.
Perry and other customers surrounded the suspect, forcing him to the ground. One victim can be seen lying near the store entrance.
Michigan Mass Stabbing: At least 11 people were injured in a horrifying attack inside a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan!
📡 What We Know: The knife-wielding attacker was subdued by a group of brave shoppers before police arrived and took him into custody. The identity of the… pic.twitter.com/65U2F18jI4
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Suspect Had Criminal Record
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