Walmart, Bradford James Gille
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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.
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.
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY — The Grand Traverse County Prosecutor’s Office is sounding off about the bond amount set for Walmart stabbing suspect Bradford James Gille. Prosecuting Attorney Noelle Moeggenberg brought charges of terrorism and assault with intent to murder against Gille, to which he pleaded not guilty on Monday.
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
Michigan Traverse City stabbing suspect Bradford James Gille is reportedly the author of a self-published book titled The Book of I Jesus Christ.
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‘I don’t want to talk to you,’ Walmart stabbing suspect’s court hearing was full of strange comments
The suspect at times went off on tangents about cigarettes filled with fiberglass and seeing videos about psychotropic drugs.