James Caylyn Rodriguez, 36, was fatally shot on January 1, 2024, inside The Neutral Zone Sports Bar at 417 S. Michigan Ave in Saginaw, Michigan. The killing was the city’s first homicide of the year. Born November 11, 1987, he owned 1111 Body Art Studio and was known as a talented tattoo artist, a graduate of Arthur Hill High School, and a devoted father to four children. Friends and family remembered his sense of humor, love of music and singing, and interests in basketball, swimming, and fishing.

Michigan State Police identified 32-year-old Zachary Laurence Rodriguez as the person wanted in connection with the fatal shooting and issued a warrant charging him with murder and felony firearms. Authorities described him as 5 feet 7 inches, 250 pounds, with brown hair and eyes, and said he was considered armed and dangerous; he may be in mid-Michigan and has ties to Texas. The Saginaw Major Crime Unit and Crime Stoppers are seeking information that could lead to his arrest.

If anyone knew James or has information about Zachary Rodriguez’s whereabouts, please contact the investigators handling the case.