Salvation Army bell ringer shot, victim knew suspect at Michigan store

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Salvation Army bell ringer shot inside michigan hooks Thursday night by a suspect he knew, authorities said.

The unidentified suspect, a teenage boy, is accused of shooting and killing a fundraiser Grocery store on Ford Road near Central City Parkway in Westland around 6 p.m., Westland Mayor Kevin Coleman confirmed and reported WXYZ,

Officers found the victim inside the store with multiple gunshot wounds and pronounced him dead at the scene.

The suspect fled but was arrested early Friday, with his identity being kept secret until arraignment.

Authorities said the shooting was not random and that the victim and suspect knew each other. The motive for the shooting is not clear.

Independent Coleman and Westland Police Departments have been contacted for more information about the shooting.

A teenage boy is accused of shooting and killing a man working as a Salvation Army bell ringer at a Kroger in Westland, Michigan, reportedly confirmed by Westland Mayor Kevin Coleman.
A teenage boy is accused of shooting and killing a man working as a Salvation Army bell ringer at a Kroger in Westland, Michigan, reportedly confirmed by Westland Mayor Kevin Coleman. ,getty images,

Since 1900, the Salvation Army, a global Christian church and charity, has deployed bell ringers across the country to staff red kettles from Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve. Many are volunteers, although some are paid for their time.

in ringer Help raise vital funds that support local Salvation Army programs throughout the year, including food assistance, shelter and other social services.

Lieutenant Colonel Steve Merritt of the Great Lakes Division of the Salvation Army released a statement after the Michigan Kroger shooting.

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“The Salvation Army is deeply saddened by the tragic incident that occurred at the Kroger in Westland. Our prayers go out to all who were affected, especially the individuals involved, their loved ones, and the Westland community. We are working closely with the Westland Police Department as they investigate the situation.”

Kroger also released a statement addressing the shooting, saying, “We are deeply saddened by the incident that occurred outside our Westland Kroger located at 36430 Ford Road. We are cooperating with local law enforcement and will continue to follow their guidance as the police investigation continues.”

The statement concluded, “To protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation, we are deferring all questions to the Westland Police Department.”

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