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‘Wanted for murder’: Detroit bookstore raises alarm after squirrels found dead outside its doors
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Dane Kelly , WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· August 19, 2026
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Key points A "Wanted for Murder" message was posted on social media, urging neighboring businesses and residents to reconsider their pest management methods. A bookstore has raised concerns after finding three dead squirrels on its property.
A bookstore has raised concerns after finding three dead squirrels on its property. The store believes rodent poison used by nearby businesses may be the cause of death. A "Wanted for Murder" message was posted on social media, urging neighboring businesses and residents to reconsider their pest management methods.
Wildlife experts support the store's concern, warning that certain poisons can cause unintended harm. The experts specifically mention anticoagulant poisons as a potential threat.
Further details are available from the source, including the bookstore's efforts to address the issue and the potential risks to other animals in the area.
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Published: August 19, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
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