Source: [Global Times]

[Global Times reporter, Sun Yijia] According to the Cable News Network (CNN) on the 26th, on that day, a random knife attack occurred at a Walmart supermarket in Traverse City, Michigan, USA, causing at least 11 people to be injured.

Local sheriff Shay introduced that the perpetrator was a 42-year-old man living in Michigan. At the time of the incident, the suspect was carrying a folding knife and "randomly" attacked near the supermarket checkout area. After the police arrived at the scene, they successfully arrested the suspect with the assistance of some citizens. On-site video showed that several citizens bravely confronted the suspect in the Walmart parking lot and loudly ordered him to "drop the knife and lie down."

Shay emphasized: "There is currently no information indicating that there are other suspects involved in the case. Although violent incidents are very rare in this area, no one can completely avoid it." According to the report, among the 11 victims, there were 6 males and 5 females. As of the evening of the 26th, 6 people were in critical condition and 5 were in serious condition.

After the incident, multiple departments quickly intervened in the investigation, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation also provided relevant support. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer posted on the social media platform X that the occurrence of the incident was "shocking," and she had contacted the law enforcement agencies regarding the matter. Whitmer also expressed concern for the victims and the affected community, and thanked the citizens who provided support to the police. The spokesperson for Walmart condemned the act of violence and thanked the emergency personnel who arrived at the scene promptly after the attack.

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