(09/24/12) - Candles burned in Saginaw Monday to remember the city's eighteenth homicide victim this year.
Darius Gates was shot and killed Sunday on the city's south side. Police say the shooting happened in the 3000 block of Birch Park Drive near Hess Avenue.
There have been at least three deadly shootings in that same area in the last four years.
Heavy hearts met around a memorial at Birch Park Town homes Monday evening.
"I was just with him the other day, now we're out here paying our respects to him," said Mike Jordan, a friend of Darius.
Friends were in shock when they heard what happened to Gates.
"He had the sweetest heart, he's a good person, a real good person, he got along with everybody," said Quinnterra Thomas, who said Gates was like a brother to her.
Neighbors in Saginaw are becoming all too familiar with the sound of gunfire. They say there's only one way to put an end to the killings.
"Tell what you know, that's the only way we're going to get it to stop," said Michelle Howard, a friend of Gates.
Police are still investigating. Anyone with information should contact the Saginaw Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-422-JAIL.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:01 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:01:25 GMT
(05/22/13) - It's life in prison for three people convicted in the carjacking and murder of Leslie Mills, in Flint Township, in March of 2012. Leslie's husband, Kevin Mills, addressed each one of them
It's life in prison for three people convicted in the carjacking and murder of Leslie Mills, in Flint Township, in March of 2012.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:47 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:47:50 GMT
(5/23/13) - A shooting in Saginaw sends 4 people to the hospital Thursday evening and police say at least one victim is female. It happened during some type of "pre-prom" meet up in the parking lot
(5/23/13) - A shooting in Saginaw sends 4 people to the hospital Thursday evening and police say at least one victim is female. It happened during some type of "pre-prom" meet up in the parking lot
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:22 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:22:35 GMT
(5/23/2013) - Just weeks after major flooding across mid-Michigan, Midland residents are once again on alert. The National Weather Service is predicting the Tittabawassee River will crest at 22 and a
Just weeks after major flooding across mid-Michigan, Midland residents are once again on alert. The National Weather Service is predicting the Tittabawassee River will crest at 22 and a half feet Friday morning.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:20 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:20:53 GMT
Parents will have more choices about where to send their kids to school next year. 32 new charters schools will open in the state. Many of those schools will open in urban areas like Flint and Detro
Parents will have more choices about where to send their kids to school next year.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:20 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:20:10 GMT
(5/23/2013) - Fenton's downtown revitalization efforts are taking another big step forward. Three major tenants have signed on to be part of the city's new "Cornerstone" development. The 4 story building
Fenton's downtown revitalization efforts are taking another big step forward. Three major tenants have signed on to be part of the city's new "Cornerstone" development.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:19 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:19:13 GMT
(5/23/2013) - They have been given the honor of making sure visitors have a comfortable stay in Genesee County. Thursday night, the best of the best in the service industry were honored for their work.
They have been given the honor of making sure visitors have a comfortable stay in Genesee County. Thursday night, the best of the best in the service industry were honored for their work.
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:30 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:30:01 GMT
(05/23/13)--More than 700 city of Saginaw retirees will notice changes to their health care benefits come July first. Those changes are brining bigger health care expenses. Retirees received a letter
More than 700 city of Saginaw retirees will notice changes to their health care benefits come July 1.
