Bystanders helped subdue the suspect in the mass stabbing event at a Walmart near Traverse City, according to law enforcement.

Michigan State Police confirm ‘multiple stabbing incident’ at Traverse City Walmart, with one suspect arrested.

ALPINE TWP., MI – A 29-year-old man is in custody after allegedly stabbing a man at a Walmart store in Alpine Township, according to the Kent County Sheriff’s Office. The stabbing occurred at the store, located at 3999 Alpine Ave. NW, shortly after 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 1, and left a 23-year-old man with multiple stab wounds, deputies said.