Lucille McCauley, a 39-year-old African American optometrist who worked at Columbus Neighborhood Health, was killed on February 15, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. She was described as a mentor to optometry students and a beloved daughter, sister, and friend.

Her husband, Keith McCauley II, produced a handgun during an argument and shot Lucille multiple times as their 9-year-old son was present. Lucille fled into a neighbor’s yard but later died at a local hospital despite emergency responders’ efforts.

SWAT officers arrested Keith McCauley II after a standoff that lasted several hours. A Franklin County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging him with one count of aggravated murder and two counts of murder, including firearm specifications; he faced arraignment on February 28, 2018. A memorial fund was set up to support Lucille’s children and funeral expenses.

Did anyone in the community know Lucille or her family and have details to share about her life or the case?