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Southfield police say Action Impact worker fired shots after guns stolen, lied to officers & hid gun
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· August 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A suspect, Marquise Massey, was arrested shortly after the event.
An incident occurred at Action Impact Firearms in Southfield last month, involving a robbery and shots fired. A suspect, Marquise Massey, was arrested shortly after the event. It is alleged that Massey took two guns from the store counter and fled.
An employee, Thomas Beck, chased the suspect and fired shots. Initial reports suggested the suspect had fired the shots, but this was later contradicted. The store's owner believed the employee was responsible for the gunfire.
Further details on the incident and investigation are available from Southfield police, who have provided an update on the case, including charges against an employee for lying to officers.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 10, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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