Bradford James Gille, 42, is suspected of traveling from his home nearly 100 miles away to perpetrate the stabbing attack at the Walmart store in Garfield Township, just outside of Traverse City. He is slated to be arraigned soon on criminal charges that include attempted murder and terrorism.

A 42-year-old man identified as Bradford James Gille, from Afton, Michigan, has been arrested in connection with the July 26, 2025 mass stabbing at a Walmart in Traverse City, Mich

An analysis of court records and archives found Bradford James Gille had a history of legal and mental health struggles before the July 26 attack.

Shane Gille reveals his family's 28-year struggle with Brad Gille's mental illness before the attack that led to 11 attempted murder charges.

Police have identified the suspect in Saturday's stabbing of 11 people at a Walmart in Michigan as 42-year-old Bradford James Gille. He is in custody in Grand Traverse County Jail and faces 11 counts of assault with intent to murder and one terrorism charge,

Authorities say 42-year-old Bradford James Gille walked into the store Saturday afternoon and began stabbing shoppers near the front checkout area with a folding knife. Victims ranged in age from 29 to 84, and one of them was a Walmart employee.