A man used a folding knife to stab 11 people near the checkout area of the store. Shoppers helped restrain the suspect. According to Sheriff Shea, the 42-year-old suspect is a Michigan resident who appeared to have randomly attacked the crowd with the knife. He declined to provide further details about the suspect or a possible motive, pending additional investigation with the support of state police and the FBI.

In a statement, Governor Gretchen Whitmer expressed her deepest condolences to the victims and the community, and strongly condemned the brutal act of violence.