Kimberly Marcum, 26, was shot and killed on February 25, 2021, while walking near South Eighth Street and Stanaford Place in Columbus’s Hungarian Village. Police say an unknown man approached her from behind, fired multiple shots and fled on foot; surveillance cameras captured the shooter. Marcum was taken to Grant Medical Center in extremely critical condition and pronounced dead at 8:26 p.m.

Detectives have described the killing as a case of mistaken identity. Her mother, Melinda Madden, said Kimberly was living on the streets at the time and had planned to return to Chillicothe. Police say they have received significant information but still need one crucial tip; no arrests have been announced and the investigation remains open.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Columbus Police Homicide Unit or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers anonymously.