COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus community is grieving the heartbreaking loss of 33-year-old Shakeilah White, who tragically lost her life in a shooting early Sunday morning. Around 3:30 a.m., officers with the Columbus Division of Police responded to a home in the 1100 block of Wildwood Avenue, near Brentnell Avenue, following reports of gunfire.
When police arrived, they discovered Shakeilah suffering from a gunshot wound. She was rushed to Grant Medical Center in critical condition but sadly passed away a short time later. Authorities confirmed that a man at the scene was detained and later charged with tampering with evidence and weapons-related offenses. The exact motive and events leading up to the shooting are still under investigation.
Family and friends remember Shakeilah as a beautiful, loving woman whose laughter and warmth brightened every room. Her sudden death has left those who loved her heartbroken and seeking answers.
Anyone with information about this tragic case is urged to contact the Columbus Police Homicide Unit at (614) 645-4730 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-TIPS (8477). Shakeilah’s spirit will live on in the hearts of all who were touched by her kindness and love.