Bell ringer shot dead at Kroger; suspect arrested

A Salvation Army bell ringer was shot and killed at a Kroger store in Westland, Michigan, on December 18, 2025. The suspect, who knew the victim, fled the scene but was arrested by police the following day. Both Kroger and the Salvation Army have expressed their condolences and are cooperating with the ongoing investigation. The suspect's identity will remain undisclosed until formal charges are made.