Equayvis S. Moten, 31, was fatally shot in Saginaw, Michigan, in the early hours of July 9, 2024. Officers responding to reports of gunfire found Moten in a driveway in the 3300 block of Ruckle Street with at least one gunshot wound; he was taken to a local hospital where he died. The shooting was counted as Saginaw’s 13th homicide of the year.

Her current boyfriend, identified in later reports as Eric M. Wills II, was invited to the woman’s home. When Moten arrived, an altercation occurred; Wills displayed a pistol and Moten, who was unarmed, was shot multiple times in the left arm, chest and abdomen. Investigators recovered three 9mm shell casings at the scene, did not find the firearm, and later noted evidence in a vehicle linked to Wills suggesting an attempt to clean up after the shooting. A suspect was taken into custody the same evening.

Moten was a father of six and was nearing completion of a massage therapy certificate at Dorsey College. His family and friends remembered his infectious smile and dedication to loved ones. If anyone has information about what happened that night, please share it with investigators.