HAMTRAMCK, Mich. (WXYZ) — Friday was the first day Hussein Murray’s Hamtramck pawn & jewelry shop, Gold and Glitter, was open following his murder.
Inside you could feel the weight of the community’s grief as life-long customer after customer stopped by to offer their condolences.
“I’ve known him since I was like 13 and I’m 33,” said one customer named Darren. “Sam’s like my uncle for real, different color, different race, but that’s like my uncle for real.”
David Pitts who has been a customer for 45 years said, “He would give you anything you ask for, if you didn’t have any money for something and you needed it, Sam would help you out.”
Ivette Gonzalez, who has been a customer for 25 years said, “He’s just an amazing person, kind-hearted.”
She said when going to talk to Murray’s family, “I didn’t even know how to talk to them because it’s overwhelming.”…