Gunfire ripped through the halls of Rosien Towers late on Sunday, leaving one woman wounded and neighbors in a downtown Saginaw high-rise suddenly thrust into chaos. Police say a resident of the building is now facing a long list of felony charges after officers followed the sound of shots and arrested him inside his apartment without further incident. The woman who was hit was taken to a local hospital, where officials described her injuries as non-life-threatening.
Prosecutors say 47-year-old Robert M. Czymbor has been charged with 13 felonies, including three counts of assault with intent to murder and six counts of felony firearm, and is due for a preliminary examination at 2:30 p.m. on June 16, according to MLive. The case also includes charges alleging that he discharged a firearm in a building and damaged police property, prosecutors said.
Police say they were called to Rosien Towers, 310 S. Harrison St., at about 10:10 p.m. on Sunday. Responding officers reported hearing additional shots coming from the fourth floor and later located and arrested the suspect inside his unit, as reported by WSGW. The Michigan State Police Major Case Unit joined the Saginaw Police Department on the investigation, and the building was treated as an active crime scene while detectives worked the hallways and apartments for evidence.
Prosecutors' Account and Evidence
In court, prosecutors said investigators recovered 36 spent shell casings at the scene and that Czymbor allegedly fired into a neighbor’s fourth-floor apartment, hitting the woman, according to MLive. Authorities also allege he damaged a patrol vehicle while being transported to the county jail and told the court that his mother had previously filed a petition in 2023 seeking his involuntary commitment.
Court Schedule and Conditions
At an initial hearing, a judge set bond at $435,000 cash-surety and ordered that, if Czymbor posts bond, he is to have no contact with the alleged victims and is barred from returning to Rosien Towers. The case now heads to a preliminary examination, where prosecutors will lay out key evidence for a judge while defense attorneys have an early opportunity to challenge the charges and how the state is framing the case.
What the Charges Mean
Assault with intent to commit murder is among Michigan’s most serious offenses and can carry a life sentence if convicted, according to the Michigan Compiled Laws. That potential punishment helps explain why prosecutors say they have filed multiple counts and why early court hearings in a case like this often revolve around questions of mental-health evaluations and what evidence will be allowed in.
Investigators are still processing ballistics and gathering witness statements as the Major Case Unit continues building its file. Czymbor remains in custody awaiting his next court date, and both prosecutors and defense counsel had no additional public comment at the time of reporting.
