On a tragic day in Saginaw, Michigan, the life of 48-year-old Teresa Denise Allen was cut short. On Saturday, March 14, 2020, Teresa, a beloved mother, wife, and grandmother, was fatally shot in a violent attack that also claimed the life of her 72-year-old mother, Hortense Williams. Two other individuals, a man and a woman, were also wounded in the quadruple shooting but survived their injuries.
Teresa was a graduate of Saginaw High School's Class of 1990 and had attended Michigan State University. She was known for her joyful spirit, her love for her family and friends, and her passion for softball and cooking. Her warm smile and sweet nature were a comfort to those who knew her, and her sudden death left a deep void in her community. She was married to her soulmate, Brian Allen, for nineteen wonderful years and was a doting grandmother.
The man responsible for this senseless act of violence was 57-year-old Jerome Rogers. On that fateful day, Rogers entered the home on Gallagher Street and opened fire, forever altering the lives of a family. The motive for the shooting was not immediately clear, but the devastating impact was undeniable.
In the aftermath of the shooting, the Saginaw community was left in shock and mourning. The investigation led to the arrest of Jerome Rogers, who was subsequently charged with two counts of second-degree murder, among other charges. After a trial, a jury found Rogers guilty on all counts, bringing a measure of justice to the grieving families of Teresa Allen and Hortense Williams. Rogers now faces a lengthy prison sentence for his crimes.
