SAGINAW, Mich. — Police in Saginaw are investigating the death of a 27-year-old California woman who was found fatally shot early Saturday morning on the city’s west side. Authorities have identified the victim as Eliza Vega. Officers with the Saginaw Police Department responded to a call at around 4:14 a.m. on April 5, 2025, reporting a female shooting victim at a residence in the 1400 block of Cypress Street. When officers arrived, they discovered Vega deceased inside the home.
The case is being handled by the department’s Major Crimes Unit, with assistance from the Michigan State Police. Investigators have not released details about what may have led to the shooting, and no arrests have been made as of Saturday evening.
Vega’s presence in Saginaw, as well as her connection to the residence where she was found, remains under investigation. Detectives are working to piece together the timeline of events leading up to her death, including whether she may have known the suspect or suspects involved.
The quiet neighborhood was shaken by the news, with residents expressing shock at the early morning crime scene. Police maintained a heavy presence at the residence for several hours, processing the scene and speaking with potential witnesses. Authorities are now calling on the public to assist in the investigation. Anyone with information related to the shooting is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-422-5245. Tips can be submitted anonymously and could help bring clarity to the case.
This incident marks one of the latest acts of gun violence in Saginaw, a city that has continued efforts to reduce violent crime through community outreach and law enforcement partnerships. As the investigation into Vega’s death continues, law enforcement officials say they are committed to pursuing justice and ensuring accountability.
Further details, including potential suspects or motive, are expected to emerge as the investigation develops. For now, friends, family, and community members are left mourning the loss of a young woman whose life was cut tragically short.