Kroger Marketplace in Southgate is expected to reopen on Thursday, Oct. 9, after a stabbing inside the store killed a 23-year-old Southgate man on Tuesday, Oct. 7. An 8 a.m. opening is planned, according to Kroger.

This Kroger Marketplace also has a pharmacy, which is staffed, but like the store is closed to customer traffic as of Wednesday. However, a call to the Southgate Kroger pharmacy about picking up prescriptions said that customers can meet security at the entrance near the pharmacy. Security will relay prescription information to pharmacy staff who will bring the prescription to the door for the customer.

“We are deeply saddened by the incident that occurred in our store, and our thoughts are with the victim’s family. We are working closely with local law enforcement as they i

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