Walmart stabbing suspect incompetent to stand trial

Traverse City Walmart Stabber Found Unfit to Stand Trial

Photo: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORK TRAVERSE CITY, Aug. 25, 2025 ~ Bradford Gille, the accused Traverse City Walmart stabbing suspect, was found to be incompetent of standing trial after completing a competency hearing last Friday, Aug. 22.  “In order to stand trial, you have to be mentally capable of understanding the nature of the charges pending against you,” Dr. Gerald Shiener said on “All Talk with Kevin Dietz.” “If someone is delusion…

Walmart stabbing suspect incompetent to stand trial

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The man accused of stabbing 11 people at a Walmart near Traverse City in late July has been found to be incompetent to stand trial. Bradford Gille will continue being treated for mental health issues and will be reevaluated later. Circuit Court Judge Michael Stepka made the ruling after hearing expert testimony on Friday. Forensic psychologist Dr. Jay Witherell is treating Gille and said the man has a fac…