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Salvation Army Bell Ringer Shot at Kroger Outside Detroit
Police are searching for a teenage suspect after a Salvation Army bell ringer was fatally shot outside a Westland Kroger at 6:20 p.m., officials confirmed.
- 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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Photo: Brad Nading ~ USA TODAY NETWORK Dec. 19, 2025 ~ A tragic shooting outside a Westland Kroger leaves a Salvation Army bell ringer dead and a teenage suspect in custody. Marie Osborne shares what investigators know so far. Then, an unexpected act of holiday generosity: hear about the rare gold coin dropped into a Canton kettle and why this tradition keeps surprising. Plus, Paul W. Smith and Marie reflect on the season and share safet…
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