Mario Darcell Bulger, 35, known to family as Rio, was found with multiple gunshot wounds on May 13, 2023, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was taken to Covenant HealthCare-Cooper but died from his injuries. Born and raised in Saginaw, Bulger was a father of seven and remembered for his infectious smile and distinctive chuckle. A Saginaw High School graduate, he worked for local employers including Nexteer, Leer, and Rensol Recruitment.

The Saginaw Police Department opened a homicide investigation and has been working to reconstruct the events that led to the shooting. If anyone has information about Mario Bulger’s death or the circumstances of the shooting, please contact the Saginaw Police Department.