An analysis of court records and archives found Bradford James Gille had a history of legal and mental health struggles before the July 26 attack.

Bradford James Gille, 42, is suspected of traveling from his home nearly 100 miles away to perpetrate the stabbing attack at the Walmart store in Garfield Township, just outside of Traverse City. He is slated to be arraigned soon on criminal charges that include attempted murder and terrorism.

Bradford James Gille is 42 years old and a resident of Afton, Michigan. He has a prior criminal history and reportedly self-published a book last year.