Tashia L. Taylor, 28, of Columbus, Ohio, was shot in the chest and killed early on the morning of June 21, 2015, in North Columbus. She worked as a Sales Associate at Goodwill and had attended The Ohio State University. The shooting occurred at the scene and she was pronounced dead there.

Police investigation led to the arrest of her boyfriend, who confessed to the shooting and was charged with her murder. Prosecutors relied on that confession and corroborating evidence gathered at the scene during the subsequent legal proceedings.

Tashia’s family and friends remember her as a loving mother and a dedicated professional.