Erica Marie Rutkowski was 28 when she was killed in Detroit on April 11, 2024. From Royal Oak and born in Southfield, Michigan, she loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting and was passionate about karate. In school she broke barriers as the first girl on the boys’ wrestling team in sixth grade and later played on the football team.

Erica and 37-year-old Robert Richard Ferguson were both fatally shot in an incident investigators have classified as a double homicide. Reports describe Robert, known as Bob or Rob, as a skilled tradesman and artist who enjoyed the outdoors. Authorities have not released details about what led up to the shooting, have not announced arrests, and have not publicly identified a motive.

Erica is survived by her parents and siblings; Robert’s family also mourns his death. If anyone knew Erica or has information about her movements or the events of April 11 in Detroit, please come forward with what you know.