John Anthony Harris, 43, was shot and killed outside his residence at Birch Park Apartments in Saginaw, Michigan, in the early morning hours of October 2, 2024. Police found him at the scene after multiple gunshots and his death was ruled a homicide, the city’s 18th for the year.

Born November 28, 1980, Harris attended Saginaw Public Schools and was described as down-to-earth and easy to talk to. He enjoyed music, rapping, drawing, gymnastics and was handy with home repairs and painting, often working with his father and brother. He was a husband and a father to eighteen children and frequently left his family with an I love you and a hug.

Investigators made a quick development: on October 9, 2024, the Saginaw Police Department arrested a suspect identified as Bryce Rowley and charged him with open murder and felony firearm possession. The case remains active as authorities continue to build their investigation.

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