Suspect in Michigan Walmart stabbings is charged with a rarely used state terrorism count
July 28, 2025
A Michigan prosecutor has filed a terrorism charge against a man accused of stabbing 11 people at a Walmart store. The charge has been rarely used in the state’s courts since it was adopted more than 20 years ago during the outrage over 9/11. The prosecutor believes the terrorism charge fits because the attack near Traverse City on Saturday was intended to “put fear in the entire community.” Bradford Gille is also charged with attempted murder. An expert believes the terrorism charge will be hard to pursue because of Gille’s mental health. A not-guilty plea was entered.