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🌱 How a quick reaction stopped gunfire inside Walker’s Meijer warehouse

Walker, Michigan Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Walker! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a quick reaction stopped gunfire inside Walker’s Meijer warehouse

Also on today's calendar: Walker Standale Summer Concert and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Increasingly windy, with a high of 54 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 67, low: 45.
  • Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man targeted by armed co-worker inside Meijer distribution center, say police (fox17online.com) — Walker police say a worker at Meijer’s Walker Avenue distribution center pointed a gun at a co-worker’s head Saturday morning before the victim pushed it aside and disarmed him, preventing injuries. The suspect now faces several serious felony charges and a $1 million bond, and investigators are asking anyone with additional information to contact the Walker Police tip line or Silent Observer.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday May 13
  • MS Orchestra Spring Concert @ PAC
    East Grand Rapids Middle School Grand Rapids, MI 49506
    7:00 pm
  • FHN Commencement Ceremony
    Northern High School Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex - Calvin University, Hoogenboom Healt
    7:00 pm
    • Thursday May 14
  • FHC Graduation - Congrats to the Class of 2026!
    Central Woodlands Middle School Calvin University, Van Noord Arena
    7:00 pm
  • Central High School Graduation
    Central High School Van Noord Arena, 3195 Knight Way Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49
    7:00 pm
    • Friday May 15
  • Plain White T's →
    The Stache, 133 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW, Grand Rapids
    7:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Grand Rapids

  • When can I catch the Grand Rapids Griffins in the Central Division Finals? (wzzm13.com)
  • Harmony Brewing opens pet-friendly patio with ‘dog beer' specials in Grand Rapids (mlive.com)
  • 5 Easy Ways to Beat Boredom in Grand Rapids (wearegrandrapids.com)

Ok Walker! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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