Derrick Perry praised for aiding with Traverse City Walmart stabbing
Derrick Perry, a married father of three and former U.S. Marine, is being called a “hero” after his brave actions helped bring an end to the mass stabbing incident at the Traverse City Walmart on Saturday.
In a video, Perry is seen holding a gun on Bradford Gille, the stabbing suspect, demanding he put down a knife.
Perry spoke with Mola Lenghi about his actions during the incident, emphasizing the collective effort of the bystanders who also intervened.
“They were unarmed, and they still jumped into action,” Perry said, crediting the courage of those around him.
Police acknowledged the selfless efforts of all the bystanders, stating that their intervention prevented the situation from becoming much worse.
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@leanajo76
August 27, 2025 at 2:22 pm
Don't mess with us veterans. Most of us have licensed concealed carry like Mr. Perry. ❤
Semper Fi, Mr. Perry!
@alicesealund3983
August 27, 2025 at 2:22 pm
this guy is not on conservatorship? why?
@craffte
August 27, 2025 at 2:22 pm
Thank you the real men who stepped up. Not all of us can be that brave, but thanm you frokm all of us!!
@Jheysun
August 27, 2025 at 2:22 pm
This guy is your average Marine, completely calm during chaos.
@Stacy_KP
August 27, 2025 at 2:22 pm
God bless❤
@susanhaddox1284
August 27, 2025 at 2:22 pm
Thank you for your courage
@phyllissnook
August 27, 2025 at 2:22 pm
Thank you Mr Perry for your prompt help with this man who I’m sure you knew he had problems.
❤️
@texasterri2002
August 27, 2025 at 2:22 pm
Derrick Perry 🫡
@gogogg4610
August 27, 2025 at 2:22 pm
Why is Walmart just a BAD place?!
@gogogg4610
August 27, 2025 at 2:22 pm
Dang Derrick is one stand up man!!! A true angel and sent from the HOLY SPIRIT!!!
@noelhernandez363
August 27, 2025 at 2:22 pm
There is no "former" marine! Once a marine ALWAYS a marine!! Hoo-raa!!
@barbjohnson778
August 27, 2025 at 2:22 pm
Eminem and Michael Moore both live in that same area. But I would venture a guess neither go to that Walmart 😂
@ransome51
August 27, 2025 at 2:22 pm
He should be in law enforcement. The kind of man police departments need.
@SOP-XX
August 27, 2025 at 2:22 pm
True American Patriot❤
@nancycrayton2738
August 27, 2025 at 2:22 pm
God bless this man. The man who was stabbing people may have been schizophenic and hearing voices. Derrick Perry did what was necessary to defuse the situation and hold the man until the police arrived, God bless him and his family for not handling the situation in such a way.
@roboneck224
August 27, 2025 at 2:22 pm
The attack was disgusting. The defense was Legendary!
@kc-wk1kz
August 27, 2025 at 2:22 pm
Our 2nd Amendment at work. Thank you Derrick Perry!
@davidallensouth7092
August 27, 2025 at 2:22 pm
When a person is caught in the act of a crime observed by many witnesses, the word accused is not actually factual! it is deflection by criminals protecting criminals!
@JoeOutdoors
August 27, 2025 at 2:22 pm
Thank You for your Service to OUR COUNTRY.
Really nice to see the training hasn't slipped.
We need more human beings like Mr Perry.
@mydtfprints25
August 27, 2025 at 2:22 pm
Such patience from this vet. Props to you sir! Salute!
@oshea2300
August 27, 2025 at 2:22 pm
Thank you for your service my friend. In the past and present. If you died tonight, are you 100% sure you would go to heaven? God wants us to know for sure and his word tells us how we can know. Eternal life with God is a free gift. Jesus Christ paid it all for you. He took your punishment so you can go free. The gospel. Jesus Christ died for your sins, according to the scriptures, and that he was buried and rose again the third day according to the scriptures. Acknowledge your a sinner, ask Jesus Christ to forgive you, put your trust in his finished work on the cross / his shed blood that can cleanse your sin.. and ask him to forgive you and save you. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
@KellyMason-vw2bc
August 27, 2025 at 2:22 pm
🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸hero🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
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