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Southgate Meijer shoplifting suspect fatally shot after allegedly confronting police with sharp instrument
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk Brandon Carr , WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· June 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Southgate Police Chief Mark Mydlarz reported that officers were dispatched to the scene at around 3:45 p.
A shoplifting suspect at a Meijer store in Southgate was fatally shot by a police officer. The incident occurred on Saturday, June 27, when officers were called to the store. The suspect allegedly confronted police with a sharp instrument, leading to the shooting.
m. Further details about the incident are available from local news sources, including statements from the police chief. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are known to involve a confrontation between the suspect and officers, but additional information can be found through other reports.
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Category: safety Published: June 28, 2026 Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News Reading time: 1 min
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