Crime
Who is Bradford James Gille? Suspect who stabbed 11 people at Traverse City Walmart
TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN — Authorities have identified 42-year-old Bradford James Gille of Afton, Michigan, as the suspect behind Saturday’s mass stabbing at a Walmart Supercenter in Traverse City.
The random and violent attack left 11 people injured, including victims in their 80s.
According to Grand Traverse County Sheriff Michael D. Shea, Gille is believed to have acted alone, and officials are “very confident” in his identification as the perpetrator.
The attack unfolded shortly before 5 p.m. on July 20, when Gille allegedly entered the store armed with a folding knife and began stabbing customers in multiple departments without provocation.
Victims were reported across the store, with some sustaining critical injuries. Munson Healthcare confirmed it is treating 11 individuals—five are listed in serious condition and six remain in critical condition.
Witnesses described a scene of chaos and terror as customers fled in all directions. Some victims reportedly went into cardiac arrest, and others were treated with emergency tourniquets before transport to nearby hospitals.
Despite the sudden violence, several civilians acted decisively to end the attack.
Among them was Derrick Perry, a licensed concealed-carry holder, who confronted the suspect with his firearm, risking his own life to protect others. Perry’s brave actions allowed time for others to assist in disarming the suspect.
Also instrumental in stopping the assailant was Matthew K., a Marine Corps veteran visiting from Kent City with his family.
After hearing the emergency alert over the store’s intercom and witnessing the suspect stab an elderly woman, Matthew directed his daughter to safety and used a shopping cart to strike the suspect in the leg, causing him to fall forward. He was soon joined by another Marine veteran who held the suspect at gunpoint until police arrived.
Bodycam and civilian footage from the incident captured the moment shoppers tackled and subdued Gilley in the parking lot. Law enforcement arrived within minutes and took the suspect into custody without further incident.
The FBI has joined the investigation, and authorities say charges against Gilley may include multiple counts of assault with intent to murder, with possible terrorism enhancements pending further review. Sheriff Shea confirmed Gilley has a prior criminal history that includes assaultive behavior and controlled substance violations.
Residents, store employees, and loved ones of victims have taken to social media to express gratitude for the brave civilians who intervened. “Please say a prayer for the 11 victims,” wrote one family member, whose relative was slashed in the throat during the rampage. “She is one of the lucky ones and will recover.”
Traverse City Police, Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office, and emergency medical services responded en masse. Local authorities advised the public to avoid the Walmart area on Crossing Circle as first responders remained on scene into the evening.
Officials confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the community. The investigation remains active.
Crime
Angela Johnson and Her Son DeAngelo Johnson Killed After Shooting Inside Home in Chicago, Mother’s Boyfriend in Custody
CHICAGO — A 47-year-old mother and her 27-year-old son were fatally shot inside a residence in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood on the West Side late Thursday night, September 24, 2026, according to Chicago police.
The victims were identified as Angela Johnson, 47, and DeAngelo Johnson, 27. Police said a suspect, identified as Angela Johnson’s boyfriend, was taken into custody following the shooting.
The deadly shooting happened in the 800 block of North Parkside Avenue at approximately 10:43 p.m. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots coming from the basement of the residence and called 911.
When Chicago police officers arrived, they found the two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Angela Johnson was found in the basement with a gunshot wound to her chest. Police-radio traffic indicated she had been shot on the right side of her chest.
DeAngelo Johnson was found on the first floor with multiple gunshot wounds. Radio traffic indicated that he had suffered two gunshot wounds to his back.
Both victims were initially unresponsive and in critical condition. Emergency personnel performed CPR on DeAngelo Johnson before both victims were transported to Mount Sinai Hospital, where they were pronounced dead.
According to police-radio traffic, one victim was pronounced dead at approximately 11:18 p.m., while the male victim was pronounced dead around 11:21 p.m.
Investigators found extensive evidence inside the residence, including approximately 23 shell casings in a basement bedroom. Additional shell casings were reportedly recovered in other areas of the basement, including the stairway, main room and bedroom.
Officers initially recovered a firearm and shell casings from the basement bedroom. Police later located a second firearm inside the home, bringing the total number of recovered firearms to two.
Authorities have not publicly stated who owned the firearms or confirmed which weapon, if either, was used in the fatal shooting.
Police also reported that DeAngelo Johnson was wearing an empty holster when officers found him on the first floor. That discovery prompted an officer-safety alert as officers searched the residence for the missing firearm.
Chicago police said the shooting appeared to be domestic-related and identified the alleged offender as the mother’s boyfriend.
Radio traffic indicated that a person had been detained by approximately 11:26 p.m. The official police report later confirmed that the known offender was taken into custody.
Two witnesses were reportedly available to identify the alleged offender, and officers conducted a show-up identification procedure near the scene.
Police have not released additional information about potential charges against the suspect.
The investigation into the Chicago Austin neighborhood double shooting remains ongoing. Detectives are continuing to examine the circumstances that led to the shooting, the relationship between the people involved and the role of the two recovered firearms.
The deaths of Angela Johnson and DeAngelo Johnson are being investigated as a double homicide.