Hero Veteran Stops Mass Stabbing At Michigan Walmart
A terrifying stabbing spree at a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan, could have ended in far greater tragedy — but one armed citizen had other plans. In a dramatic scene captured on video, an armed bystander stepped up…
A terrifying stabbing spree at a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan, could have ended in far greater tragedy — but one armed citizen had other plans.
In a dramatic scene captured on video, an armed bystander stepped up and brought a violent rampage to a halt. Authorities say 11 people were stabbed by a man wielding a folding knife with a 3.5-inch blade on Saturday, according to Fox News.
But it was Derrick Perry, a Marine Veteran, who confronted the attacker in the parking lot, firearm in hand, shouting “Drop the knife!” along with other bystanders.
“What they did was amazing,” said Grand Traverse County Sheriff Michael Shea, speaking at a press conference on Sunday. He confirmed that Perry and other courageous citizens managed to end the bloody attack without firing a single shot — detaining the suspect until deputies arrived.
“First of all, I commend them. It’s not very often that we have citizens that are willing to step up and take action, and I ask that we grant them the privacy that they need right now,” Shea added. “If they choose to make a public statement, they will. But I would ask that we all just give them a little space and say, attaboy.”
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