Officials said the stabbings happened near the checkout area of the store and appeared to be random in nature.

Several individuals were reportedly stabbed at a Walmart store in Traverse City, Michigan, sparking a swift emergency response. Authorities are investigating the motive behind the Walmart stabbing in Traverse City.

Just before 5 p.m. Saturday, several people were stabbed at Walmart in Traverse City. The suspect, a male who is a Michigan resident, used a "standard" folding knife, according to the Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office.