Tragedy Strikes Near Ohio State University: Woman Fatally Shot, Boyfriend Charged with Murder
A senseless act of violence has shaken the community near Ohio State University, leaving a 32-year-old woman, Autumn Ward, dead. The Columbus police department responded to a 911 call at an apartment on Chittenden Avenue, where they found Ward’s lifeless body with a gunshot wound.
The investigation led police to Ward’s boyfriend, 28-year-old Gage Smith, who had made the 911 call reporting the incident. Smith appeared emotionally distressed but later admitted to being responsible for Ward’s death.
Detectives believe domestic violence may have been the motive behind the shooting, sparking widespread concern and outrage. Smith has been charged with murder and is scheduled for arraignment.
The Columbus police department is urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in the prosecution. The community is coming together to support Ward’s family and friends, who are struggling to cope with the devastating loss.
