
Walmart Shopper Helped Stop Stabbing, Brought Attacker Down in US
In a dramatic turn of events, a brave shopper at a Walmart store in Michigan, US, stopped a violent attacker who had stabbed as many as 11 people, leaving six critically injured. The heroic shopper, identified as Derrick Perry, was shopping with his family when he intervened and tackled the attacker to the ground, preventing further harm to innocent bystanders.
The incident occurred on Saturday at a Walmart store in Sterling Heights, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. According to eyewitness accounts, the attacker, whose identity has not been released, entered the store and began randomly stabbing people, causing chaos and panic among shoppers.
However, Derrick Perry, who was shopping with his family, did not hesitate to act. Despite the danger, Perry, a 29-year-old father of two, jumped into action, tackling the attacker to the ground and holding him until police arrived.
“He didn’t hesitate. Everyone was running, but Derrick ran toward the danger,” an eyewitness, who wished to remain anonymous, told reporters. “He’s a hero, for sure.”
Perry’s swift and selfless actions likely saved countless lives that day. His bravery and quick thinking prevented the attacker from causing further harm, and his actions have been hailed as heroic by local authorities and eyewitnesses.
The attack, which occurred around 10:30 pm on Saturday, left 11 people injured, with six of them critically hurt. The victims, who ranged in age from 17 to 60, were treated at local hospitals and are expected to recover.
The attacker, who was also injured during the altercation, was taken into custody and is being questioned by police. The motive behind the attack is still unclear, and authorities have not released any information about the attacker’s background or possible motives.
Perry’s family, who were with him at the time of the attack, have spoken out about their gratitude for his bravery. “We are so proud of him,” Perry’s wife, Nicole, told reporters. “He’s always put others before himself, and this was just another example of that.”
Perry’s actions have also been praised by local authorities, who have thanked him for his bravery. “Derrick’s actions were truly heroic, and we are grateful that he was in the right place at the right time to stop the attacker,” said Sterling Heights Police Chief, Dale Dwojakowski.
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of community and the bravery of ordinary people who can make a significant difference in the face of danger. As the news of Perry’s heroism spread, he has become a local hero, with many praising his selfless actions.
In the aftermath of the attack, Walmart has also expressed its gratitude to Perry and his family. “We are grateful for the quick thinking and bravery of the individual who intervened to stop the attack,” said a Walmart spokesperson. “We are also grateful that our customers and employees are safe and sound.”
As the investigation into the attack continues, Perry’s heroism will undoubtedly be remembered for years to come. His bravery serves as a reminder that even in the darkest of times, ordinary people can make a extraordinary difference.