The Saginaw community is grappling with grief following the fatal shooting of 31-year-old Alonzo Nickleberry on the morning of February 16. The incident unfolded around 8:57 a.m. when officers with the Saginaw Police Department responded to reports of gunfire in the 2000 block of Fairfax Street.
Upon arrival, officers found Nickleberry inside a red vehicle suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency medical aid was immediately administered, but despite those efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
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According to Detective Sergeant Oscar Lopez, investigators are conducting an exhaustive review of the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Detectives from the Michigan State Police are assisting with the investigation, which includes collecting physical evidence, reviewing nearby surveillance footage, and speaking with potential witnesses. Authorities are asking anyone with relevant information to contact police or Crime Stoppers.
As the investigation continues, loved ones are remembering Alonzo Nickleberry not for the violence that ended his life, but for the person he was—a valued and vibrant presence whose loss is deeply felt by family and friends. Officials say details regarding obituary notices, visitation, and funeral or memorial services will be shared by the family in the coming days.
The case remains active, and police emphasize that community cooperation is critical as they work to bring clarity and accountability to this tragic event.