Alvin Echols, age 47

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Lost to gun violence on December 18, 2025 in Westland, Michigan.

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Dec 19: Detroit Free Press: Westland Kroger shooting victim identified, GoFundMe set up for family
https://www.deadlinedetroit.com/articles/34009/updated_salvation_army_bell_ringer_fatally_shot_inside_kroger_in_westland_in_ambush
Dec 18: The Detroit News: Westland Police: Salvation Army bell ringer killing a deliberate ambush
Dec 19: Detroit Free Press: Salvation Army bell ringer killed outside Kroger store in Westland
Dec 19: WDIV: Police search for suspect involved in shooting outside Kroger in Westland
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