India, July 27 -- Walmart has reacted to reports of multiple people being stabbed at one of its outlets in Michigan, saying the company was in touch with the police.

Joe Pennington, a Walmart corporate spokesperson, said the company was "working with police", and asked for questioned to be deferred to the cops for now, reported news agency AP.

The retail corporation's reaction came after a mass stabbing incident at a Walmart in Traverse City.

While details are limited and an investigation into the stabbing is underway, police have confirmed that one suspect is in custody.

At around 5 pm (US time), a 911 was issued by the Grand Traverse County, alerting to an "active incident", Detroit News reported. The incident was declared a Level 2...