11 People Are Injured in Knife Attack at a Michigan Walmart, Officials Say

11 People Are Injured in Knife Attack at a Michigan Walmart, Officials Say

A man armed with a folding knife went on a stabbing spree at a Walmart near Traverse City, Mich., on Saturday afternoon, randomly targeting victims, the authorities said.

At least 11 people were being treated for injuries at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, said Megan Brown, the chief communications officer for Munson Healthcare, which runs Munson Medical Center. Six people were in critical condition and five people were in serious condition as of 9 p.m., she said.

The hospital was still assessing the victims’ injuries, Ms. Brown said. She did not describe the nature of the injuries.

A man who was not publicly identified, a 42-year-old Michigan resident, was in custody, officials said. A motive for the attack was not immediately known.

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