WESTLAND, Mich. (WXYZ) — A suspect has been charged after allegedly shooting and killing a man working as a Salvation Army bell ringer at a Kroger Store in Westland last week.
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Suspect arrested in deadly shooting of bell ringer at Kroger in Westland
The victim has been identified as 47-year-old Alvin Echols, who was shot several times and collapsed inside the store. Officers tried to render life-saving aide, but he succumbed to his wounds.
Rene Miguel Zambrana, a 37-year-old Detroit man, appeared in court today. Per Westland officials, he has been charged with first-degree premeditated murder and felony firearm. Bond was denied for both offenses.
Zambrana is set to appear in court next week, and then again in January.
