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bucolic_frolic

(54,075 posts)
Fri Dec 19, 2025, 07:35 AM Dec 19

Source: Salvation Army bell ringer fatally shot at Kroger store in Westland

https://www.wxyz.com/news/man-fatally-shot-at-kroger-store-in-westland

WESTLAND, Mich. (WXYZ) — A man who was working as a Salvation Army bell ringer was shot and killed at a Kroger store in Westland Thursday evening, according to a source.

Police said the shooting happened around 6:20 p.m. at the store on Ford Road near Central City Parkway.

The Salvation Army released the following statement:

“The Salvation Army is profoundly heartbroken by the tragic incident that took place tonight at the Kroger in Westland. We lift up in prayer all who are affected, especially the individual involved, their loved ones and the Westland community. We are working closely with the Westland Police Department as they investigate the situation.”

- Lt. Col. Steve Merritt, divisional commander for The Salvation Army Great Lakes Division

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Source: Salvation Army bell ringer fatally shot at Kroger store in Westland (Original Post) bucolic_frolic Dec 19 OP
This will turn out to be a Trumper who intheflow Dec 19 #1
Bell Ringer Clouds Passing Dec 19 #2
WTF is wrong with people? mnhtnbb Dec 19 #3
A bell ringer? MarineCombatEngineer Dec 19 #4

intheflow

(30,015 posts)
1. This will turn out to be a Trumper who
Fri Dec 19, 2025, 08:35 AM
Dec 19

thinks the cops will overlook them and blame it on the violent left who hate Christians.

MarineCombatEngineer

(17,761 posts)
4. A bell ringer?
Fri Dec 19, 2025, 10:26 AM
Dec 19

A BELL RINGER?
How the fuck can a Salvation Army bell ringer piss someone off bad enough that they felt the need to shoot this person?

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