A mass stabbing near Traverse City, Michigan, sent six people to the hospital. Law enforcement was on scene within minutes. The Michigan state police, as well as the local sheriff’s office, are currently investigating. One suspect of the arson is now in custody, but the neighborhood where it happened still says they’re in shock.
The event took place in a town about four hours and 255 miles due west of the center of Detroit. As a new report from Marshall Project details, the Michigan state police’s sixth district has quickly taken the lead in the ongoing investigation. Lt. Michelle Robinson, the district’s public information officer, reiterated that law enforcement is all in on the surprise. Second, they know all of the facts of the incident.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer took to social media to slam the violent acts. In a statement, she said, “Our hearts go out to victims and to a community reeling in the wake of this heinous act of violence.” She further lauded first responders for their efficient work in detaining the suspect.
This incident has prompted local healthcare providers to prepare for an influx of patients. As of Tuesday afternoon, Munson Healthcare said their emergency department was still very busy and operating at a higher-than-usual volume because of the incident.
“Our thoughts are with all those affected by this event, and we are grateful to the first responders and law enforcement for their swift action.” – Munson Healthcare
The Michigan Department of State Police went viral with a public service announcement on social media. They promised the urban shore community that a full internal investigation into the stabbing was in process. Further coordination among federal, state, and local law enforcement can help shed light on what’s really happening and best keep communities safe.
As we know, the horror in this tragedy continues to unfold. As always, local officials are working around the clock to provide relief to everyone who’s been impacted. This investigation is still ongoing, and we will share new information as we learn more.