A court order sent police hunting for Bradford James Gille 24 hours before he allegedly stabbed 11 people at a Walmart in Traverse City, Mich., the Emmet County Sheriff’s Office said Monday.

An analysis of court records and archives found Bradford James Gille had a history of legal and mental health struggles before the July 26 attack.

Bradford James Gille, 42, is suspected of traveling from his home nearly 100 miles away to perpetrate the stabbing attack at the Walmart store in Garfield Township, just outside of Traverse City. He is slated to be arraigned soon on criminal charges that include attempted murder and terrorism.

A 42-year-old man identified as Bradford James Gille, from Afton, Michigan, has been arrested in connection with the July 26, 2025 mass stabbing at a Walmart in Traverse City, Mich

Michigan Traverse City stabbing suspect Bradford James Gille is reportedly the author of a self-published book titled The Book of I Jesus Christ.

TRAVERSE CITY, MI – Police have identified the man they believe entered a Walmart and stabbed 11 people at random. Bradford James Gille, 42, is in custody and awaiting arraignment on numerous charges in connection with the mass stabbing, police said at a press conference Sunday, July 27.