Zachary Fuqua, 39, faces second-degree murder charges in Michigan for allegedly shooting his girlfriend, 38-year-old Erika Sanders, in the back of the head at her Warren home on March 17, 2026—in front of her three young children—then handing them candy as he fled.
Incident Details
- Around 5:30 p.m. on Sterling Street (20 miles north of Detroit), Fuqua arrived amid relationship strife; his March 14 Facebook post read “Going out with a bang.”
- Shot Sanders execution-style; she was found face-down. He said, “Here y’all babies go,” giving candy before leaving.
- Police arrested him nearby; no bond, next court April 1.
Prosecutor Statement
Asst. Macomb Prosecutor Jonathan Mycek: “The defendant had no qualms with shooting his significant other… in the presence of three minor children.”
Michigan second-degree murder carries life with parole possible; child exposure aggravates. Sources: Macomb County records, WDIV.
