WALKER, Mich. — The man who was arrested after a gun was fired inside Meijer's distribution center in Walker on Saturday was trying to shoot a co-worker, said police.
Joshua Love, 33, was arrested around 8:30 a.m. on May 9 at the building on Walker Avenue.
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Man arrested after allegedly discharging weapon in Meijer Distribution Center
Preliminary details from the Walker Police Department show Love walked up to a co-worker and pointed a gun at his head.
The intended victim was able to shove the gun away just enough before a shot rang out, said investigators. The man then disarmed Love, wrestling him to the ground until officers got inside.
No one was injured in the incident, according to police.
In a statement, Meijer said it continues to work to keep all staff at its locations safe.
The safety and well-being of our team members will always be our top priority. The arrested individual was a third-party contractor, not a Meijer employee. We appreciate law enforcement’s quick response and will continue to cooperate with them on their investigation.
On Monday, Love was charged with assault with intent to murder, discharging a weapon in a building, illegally carrying a concealed weapon, and use of a firearm in a felony. He was ordered to be held on a $1 million bond.
Anyone with more information can leave a message on the Walker Police tip line at 616-791-6788. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Silent Observer at (616) 774-2345.
