"I'm still sitting and grappling with the weight of realizing that it was kind of a life-or-death moment," said Julia Martell, who witnessed the stabbing, which wounded 11 people.

Viral video captures the moment Perry confronts the suspect, drawing praise from Traverse City residents and social media users alike.

After a stabbing incident at a Michigan Walmart left 11 people injured in Traverse City, a Trump ally stated the state has been “destroyed by Islamic invaders.”