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Salvation Army Bell Ringer Shot at Kroger Outside Detroit

On Thursday, the Westland Police Department responded to a shooting at Kroger on Ford Road, where a Salvation Army bell ringer was shot, police confirmed early Friday.
Westland police say investigators have not disclosed a motive for the shooting; authorities say it is unclear what led up to the shooting and released no motive as investigators stayed on scene Thursday night.
Westland Mayor Kevin Coleman confirmed the suspect is a teenage boy, and police had not announced any arrests as the search continued Friday morning.
Kroger and The Salvation Army said they were deeply saddened and are cooperating with Westland police, while local officials urged residents to avoid the Kroger location and be safe.
A Salvation Army spokesperson for the Great Lakes Division said the bell ringer was collecting money when shots were fired, highlighting the unusual nature of an attack on a charity volunteer during the Red Kettle giving tradition.

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