Erica Marie Sanders, 38, was shot and killed in the kitchen of her Center Line, Michigan home on the evening of March 17, 2026, at about 5:30 p.m. The shooting occurred on Sterling Street near Van Dyke while three of her four children, ages 5 to 17, were present. First responders attempted life-saving measures but Sanders was pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities allege that her boyfriend, 39-year-old Zachary Fuqua, shot Sanders in the back of the head during an argument, then fled on foot. He was located about a mile away with assistance from Warren officers and taken into custody. Prosecutors have charged Fuqua with second-degree murder, possession of a firearm and ammunition by a prohibited person, and three counts of felony firearm, noting a prior concealed-weapon conviction that barred him from owning guns. Prosecutors also say Fuqua gave the children candy after the shooting; social media posts by Fuqua, including a March 14 post reading going out with a bang, have been cited during arraignment. A GoFundMe has been set up to help Sanders’s children with funeral expenses and support.

Does anyone have information about Erica, the family, or the events on Sterling Street that evening?