Flo Ann Wilkes, 64, was shot and killed in Columbus, Ohio shortly before 2:00 AM on July 8, 2023. Officers responding to the 1200 block of East 25th Avenue found her with gunshot wounds; she was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Columbus Police Department opened an investigation and detectives are seeking information about the circumstances and any possible motive. Wilkes’ death has compounded community concern about a recent rise in shootings in the city and left family and friends searching for answers.

If anyone has information about Flo Ann Wilkes, her movements that night, or saw anything in the area around East 25th Avenue after midnight on July 8, please contact investigators.