Karissa Caldwell, 28 and a Cincinnati resident, was shot in the early hours of January 17, 2020, in her Avondale home and later pronounced dead at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Police say a suspect fled the scene and a K-9 unit was used in the subsequent search.

A 30-year-old woman, Shaneisha Heath, was arrested and charged with murder in connection with Caldwell’s death, though a Hamilton County grand jury later dropped the murder charge, citing self-defense and defense of others. Heath remains in custody on a weapons charge tied to prior violent convictions as criminal proceedings continue.

The case has drawn significant community attention, including Heath’s social media posts alleging her baby was threatened during the incident. Does anyone have information about Caldwell, her activities in Avondale, or the events that night?