Thirteenth Update – Tragic Incident – Munson Healthcare Media Statement – 8/05
As of today, Tuesday, August 5, Munson Medical Center has shared the latest information regarding the eleven individuals affected by the Traverse City Walmart incident:
- 1 patient is in good condition
- 8 patients have been treated and released
- 2 patients have been treated and transferred
Twelfth Update – Tragic Incident – Munson Healthcare Media Statement – 8/04
As of today, Monday, August 4, Munson Medical Center has shared the latest information regarding the eleven individuals affected by the Traverse City Walmart incident:
- 3 patients are in good condition
- 6 patients have been treated and released
- 2 patients have been treated and transferred
Eleventh Update – Tragic Incident – Munson Healthcare Media Statement – 8/3
As of today, August 3, Munson Medical Center has shared the latest information regarding the eleven individuals affected by the Traverse City Walmart incident:
- 3 patients are in good condition
- 6 patients have been treated and released
- 2 patients have been treated and transferred
Tenth Update – Tragic Incident – Munson Healthcare Media Statement – 8/2
As of today, August 2, Munson Medical Center has shared the latest information regarding the eleven individuals affected by the Traverse City Walmart incident:
- 4 patients are in good condition
- 5 patients have been treated and released
- 2 patients have been treated and transferred
Ninth Update – Tragic Incident – Munson Healthcare Media Statement – 8/1
As of today, August 1, Munson Medical Center has shared the latest information regarding the eleven individuals affected by the Traverse City Walmart incident:
- 4 patients are in good condition
- 5 patients have been treated and released
- 2 patients have been treated and transferred
Munson Healthcare is dedicated to the physical and emotional wellbeing of our patients and community. Confidential, compassionate mental health resources are available at Grand Traverse Mental Health Crisis and Access Center including behavioral health assessments, face-to-face crisis intervention, psychiatric pre-admission screening, psychiatric urgent care (Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm), and 24/7 crisis phone screenings at 833-295-0616.
We continue to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the incredible physicians, nurses, surgeons, clinical professionals, and support staff across Munson Healthcare. Their unwavering commitment to care and recovery during this difficult time reflects the strength of our healthcare community.
Our thoughts are with all those affected and their loved ones. We stand beside them and remain focused on supporting the health and well-being of everyone in our region.
Eighth Update – Tragic Incident – Munson Healthcare Media Statement – 7/31
As of this morning, Munson Medical Center has shared the latest information regarding the eleven individuals affected by the recent event:
- 6 patients are in good condition
- 2 patients have been treated and transferred
- 3 patients have been treated and released
In addition to physical healing, we recognize the importance of emotional and mental health support. Confidential, compassionate help is available at Grand Traverse Mental Health Crisis and Access Center.
We remain deeply grateful to the dedicated physicians, nurses, surgeons, clinical teams, and support staff throughout Munson Healthcare. Their steadfast dedication to healing and recovery during this challenging time exemplifies the resilience and unity of our healthcare community.
Our thoughts remain with those impacted and their families. We stand with them and continue to prioritize the well-being of our entire community.
Seventh Update – Tragic Incident – Munson Healthcare Media Statement – 7/30
As of this morning, Munson Medical Center has shared the latest information regarding the eleven individuals affected by the recent event:
- 1 patient is in fair condition
- 5 patients are in good condition
- 2 patients have been treated and transferred
- 3 patients have been treated and released
We continue to extend our deepest appreciation to the dedicated physicians, nurses, surgeons, clinical teams, and support staff across Munson Healthcare. Their unwavering commitment to care and recovery during this difficult time reflects the strength and solidarity of our healthcare community.
In addition to physical healing, we recognize the importance of emotional and mental health support. Resources are available at the Community Counseling Center, located within the Northwestern Michigan College Innovation Center (1701 E. Front Street), open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Wednesday. The Grand Traverse Mental Health Crisis and Access Center also remains available to provide confidential and compassionate assistance.
Our thoughts remain with those impacted and their families. We stand with them and continue to prioritize the well-being of our entire community.
Statement - Munson Healthcare today issued the following statement regarding citizen involvement during Saturday's incident:
"We want to confirm that Derrick Perry, an off-duty Munson Healthcare employee, was part of the citizen apprehension of the suspect in the Walmart incident last Saturday. We recognize his courage, yet we want to honor him and his family's request for privacy during this difficult time as they process these events. Thank you for respecting their privacy."
Sixth Update - Tragic Incident – Munson Healthcare Media Statement – 7/29
As of this morning, please find an update from Munson Medical Center on the conditions of the eleven individuals injured in the recent incident:
- 6 patients are in fair condition
- 1 patient is in good condition
- 2 patients have been treated and transferred
- 2 patients have been treated and released
We are incredibly proud of our physicians, nurses, surgeons, clinical teams, and support staff at Munson Healthcare. Their commitment to healing and recovery during this challenging time is a powerful testament to the resilience and unity of our healthcare community.
While physical recovery remains a priority, we are also focused on supporting the emotional and mental well-being of our employees and community members as they cope with recent events. Resources are available at the Community Counseling Center, located at the Northwestern Michigan College Innovation Center (1701 E. Front Street), open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Wednesday. Additionally, the Grand Traverse Mental Health Crisis and Access Center offers compassionate and confidential support.
Our thoughts continue to be with the victims and their loved ones. We stand beside them in the days ahead and remain committed to providing care and support to our entire community.
For the latest updates, please visit: www.munsonhealthcare.org/news
Please note: Munson Healthcare will continue to share daily updates on patient conditions until all individuals have either been discharged or transferred. Additional updates for the media will be provided as needed.
Fifth Update – Tragic Incident – Munson Healthcare Media Statement – 7/28 @ 10:15 am
As of this morning, Munson Medical Center has provided an update on the conditions of the eleven individuals injured in the recent incident:
- 1 patient remains in serious condition
- 5 patients are listed in fair condition
- 2 patients are in good condition
- 2 patients have been treated and transferred
- 1 patient has been treated and released
We are deeply grateful to the dedicated team of physicians, nurses, surgeons, clinical staff, and support personnel at Munson Healthcare. Their unwavering commitment to the care and recovery of those affected reflects the strength and unity of our healthcare community during this difficult time.
In addition to supporting the physical recovery of patients, we are taking proactive steps to ensure our employees and community members have access to emotional and psychological support as they process the events of the past few days. Community resources can be found at the Northwestern Michigan College Innovation Center’s Community Counseling Center at 1701 E. Front Street, which will be available from 10 am – 7 pm today through Wednesday, as well as the Grand Traverse Mental Health Crisis and Access Center, where compassionate, confidential help is available.
Our thoughts remain with the victims and their families. We stand with them as they navigate the days ahead, and we remain committed to supporting our community in every way possible.
Fourth Update: Tragic Incident – Munson Healthcare Media Statement – 7/27 @ 3:30 p.m.
As of this afternoon, Munson Medical Center has reported the following conditions for the eleven individuals injured:
- 2 patients remain in serious condition
- 8 patients are listed in fair condition
- 1 patient has been treated and released
- 0 patients are in critical condition
Munson Healthcare’s team of physicians, nurses, surgeons, clinical staff, and support personnel continues to prioritize the care and recovery of those impacted by this tragic event. Their dedication and compassion reflect the strength and unity of our healthcare community during this challenging time.
We are also taking steps to ensure our employees have access to emotional and psychological support as they process the events of the past day.
Our thoughts remain with the victims and their families, and we stand with them as they navigate the days ahead.
For ongoing updates, please visit: www.munsonhealthcare.org/news
Third Update: Tragic Incident – Munson Healthcare Media Statement – 7/27 @ 9:00 a.m.
As of this morning, Munson Healthcare is continuing to care for 11 individuals who were injured in yesterday’s tragic incident at the Walmart in Traverse City. Over the past 12 hours, we’ve seen encouraging signs of recovery from our patients, and their current conditions are as follows:
- 7 are in fair condition
- 4 are in serious condition
- 0 are in critical condition
Our dedicated team of physicians, surgeons, nurses, clinicians, and support staff remain focused on providing a healing environment for all those affected by this tragic incident. Their unwavering commitment and compassion are a testament to the strength and resilience of our healthcare community. Additionally, we are working on providing additional emotional support for our employees in light of this incident.
We extend our continued support to the victims and their families during this very difficult time.
Second Update: Tragic Incident: Updated Munson Healthcare Media Statement – 7/26 @ 8:30 p.m.
Following the violent attack at the Walmart in Traverse City this afternoon, here are the patient conditions that we can currently share with the news media:
- Munson Healthcare is currently treating 11 patients as a result of this stabbing incident – 5 are in serious condition and 6 are in critical condition at this time.
Munson Healthcare leadership wishes to thank our amazing staff, which responded commendably and admirably under these tragic circumstances. Every single department and team at Munson Medical Center, and throughout our healthcare system, stepped up to ensure not only that the victims of this tragedy were cared for, but that all our other patients continued to receive the care that they needed as well.
Our hearts continue to go out to the victims and their families.
We will continue to provide updates on munsonhealthcare.org/news or media may reach out with additional questions via email: news@mhc.net
Munson Healthcare is aware of the tragic incident that occurred earlier today at the Walmart in Traverse City. Our thoughts are with all those affected by this event, and we are grateful to the first responders and law enforcement for their swift action.
We can confirm that 10 victims are being treated at Munson Medical Center. As a result, our Emergency Department is currently experiencing a higher-than-usual volume of patients.
We are working closely with local authorities and emergency services to ensure the best possible care for those impacted. We ask for the public’s patience and understanding as we manage this increased demand.
We will provide updates as appropriate and continue to support our community during this difficult time.