SAGINAW, MI — Police have arrested a 14-year-old boy in connection with the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Ahmir Alexander Fraizer, who died after being shot Sunday evening near Lyon Street and South Harrison Street in Saginaw. Authorities said the suspect was taken into custody in Holland and returned to Saginaw County.
The Facts
- What: A 14-year-old boy was arrested in connection with a shooting that killed 17-year-old Ahmir Alexander Fraizer.
- Where: Near Lyon Street and South Harrison Street in Saginaw.
- When: Fraizer was shot Sunday evening, and police later announced the arrest.
- Who: Police identified the victim as Ahmir Alexander Fraizer and said the suspect is a 14-year-old boy.
- Charges: Open murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and two counts of felony firearm.
- Status: The boy is being held in the Saginaw County Juvenile Detention Center.
What police say
Saginaw police said the teen was taken into custody in Holland before being transported back to Saginaw County. Officials said the case involves a fatal shooting that happened near Lyon Street and South Harrison Street.
Authorities have linked the arrest to the death of Fraizer, who was 17. Police have not publicly detailed what led to the shooting or described any relationship between the suspect and the victim.
D/Sgt. Oscar Lopez said the violence is especially troubling when young people are involved.
“It is extremely troubling to see young people becoming involved in acts of gun violence. Every time a firearm is used to resolve a conflict, families and entire communities are left dealing with the consequences. We have to continue working together—law enforcement, parents, schools, and the community—to keep firearms out of the hands of our youth and prevent these senseless acts of violence,” Lopez said.
Investigators have not said whether additional arrests are possible or whether a weapon has been recovered.
The investigation
When a shooting investigation is active, detectives typically try to reconstruct the timeline, identify witnesses and collect physical evidence from the scene. In cases involving juveniles, agencies often work with additional care because court records and detention details may be limited by law.
Police did not release details about how they identified the suspect or what evidence led to the arrest in Holland. They also did not say whether the shooting was targeted or random.
Anyone with information about the case would normally be asked to contact Saginaw police, though no tip line was listed in the announcement provided by authorities.
What the charges mean
Open murder is a serious homicide charge that allows prosecutors to pursue different degrees of murder depending on the facts developed in court. It signals that investigators believe the killing was unlawful and grave enough to warrant the most serious charge category.
Assault with a dangerous weapon alleges an attack carried out with an object or instrument capable of causing serious harm. A felony firearm count generally means prosecutors say a gun was used during the commission of a felony, which can add separate penalties if the case is proven.
Because the suspect is 14, the case will move through the juvenile system unless prosecutors seek a transfer or another procedure allowed by Michigan law. The next steps usually include review of the charges, hearings, and decisions about detention and counsel.
What happens next
Police have not announced a court date or said when the juvenile may next appear before a judge. In homicide cases, prosecutors typically continue reviewing evidence as the case moves forward.
The investigation remains open, and authorities may release more information if the case advances through the juvenile court process.
Have information on a crime? Contact local police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
