Eleven people were wounded in a stabbing incident at a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan, officials said Saturday evening. A suspect is in custody.
Grand Traverse County Sheriff Michael D. Shea said in a news conference that the stabbings happened near the checkout area of the store and appeared to be random in nature.
The suspect, a Michigan resident, was not injured when taken into custody, the sheriff disclosed.
Law enforcement found a "standard holding knife-style weapon" at the scene, Shea said.
The sheriff added that there was "citizen involvement" during the incident, though he did not elaborate.
"This was a joint effort all the way through, and, as I mentioned, the citizens, too," he said about the response to the incident.
Northern Michigan-based Munson Healthcare said in a Facebook post that it was treating the 11 injured at its medical center in Traverse City and was "working closely with local authorities and emergency services to ensure the best possible care for those impacted." As of Saturday night, five people are in serious condition, while the six others are critical.
Michigan State Police said in a post on X that the Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office was investigating the stabbings. The agency asked that people avoid the area while the investigation is ongoing.
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino said personnel with the federal agency are responding to assist with the investigation.
"I'm in touch with law enforcement about the horrible news out of Traverse City," Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said in a statement. "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."
Kim Hess, a Walmart spokesperson, told CBS News in an email that "We are working with police and right now will defer questions to them."
Traverse City is about 255 miles northwest of Detroit.
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