SAGINAW, MI — Police in Saginaw are investigating a Friday afternoon shooting that left 27-year-old Juannazia Guerra dead and a man hospitalized in critical condition. Investigators said both victims were inside a vehicle when they were hit by gunfire near South Washington Avenue and Bridgeton Street.

The Facts

• What: A shooting that struck two people inside a vehicle, killing one victim and severely injuring the other.
• Where: Near the intersection of South Washington Avenue and Bridgeton Street in Saginaw.
• When: Friday, Oct. 9, around 1:30 p.m.
• Who: Juannazia Guerra, 27, died at the hospital. A man was also wounded and remains in critical condition.
• Charges: No arrest or criminal charge has been announced.
• Status: The Saginaw Police Department and Michigan State Police detectives with the Major Crimes Unit are investigating.

What police say

According to Saginaw police, the shooting happened in the early afternoon as the vehicle was near the intersection. Officers said a man and a woman were both hit by gunfire and were taken by ambulance to a local hospital.

Guerra was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Police said the male victim survived but remained in critical condition.

The case is being worked by Saginaw police and detectives from the Michigan State Police Major Crimes Unit. Investigators have not publicly identified a suspect or said what led up to the shooting.

The investigation

With no arrest announced, detectives are likely trying to reconstruct the shooting step by step, including where the vehicle was before gunfire was fired, who may have seen it, and whether nearby businesses or homes captured video. In cases like this, investigators often review physical evidence, witness statements, and any available surveillance footage.

Police are asking anyone with information to come forward. Saginaw police can be reached at 989-759-1289, and anonymous tips may be made through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-422-5245.

Public tips can matter in violent-crime investigations because small details can help investigators narrow the timeline, identify people involved, or confirm movements before and after the shooting. Even information that seems minor may be useful when matched with other evidence.

What the charges mean

No charges have been filed publicly in this case, but fatal shootings commonly lead to a review for possible homicide-related offenses. The exact charge depends on what investigators and prosecutors can prove about intent, identity, and the facts surrounding the shooting.

In Michigan, a case can move forward only if prosecutors believe the evidence supports filing charges. That process usually starts with police presenting their findings to the prosecutor’s office, which then decides whether an arrest warrant is justified.

If charges are filed later, the defendant would be entitled to court hearings, including an arraignment, where the allegations are read and the court addresses bond, counsel, and future dates. A charge is only an accusation unless and until proven in court.

What happens next

The investigation remains open, and police have not said whether they expect to announce a suspect, an arrest, or a court date. The next public development may come if investigators identify a person of interest or if prosecutors authorize charges.

For now, the case remains in the hands of local and state investigators, with detectives continuing to gather information from the public and from any evidence tied to the scene.

Have information on a crime? Contact local police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).