Tamieka Ross, 45, was shot and killed on January 8, 2023, in the Hilltop neighborhood of Columbus. Police were called about 5:10 PM to the 700 block of Butler Avenue; officers found Ross with apparent gunshot wounds and she was pronounced dead at 5:19 PM.

Investigators say Ross had been arguing with her boyfriend, 50-year-old Sinnea Thomas, throughout the day. The verbal dispute reportedly turned physical and, during that altercation, Thomas allegedly shot Ross and then fled. He surrendered to detectives later that evening and was charged with murder.

A guilty plea and life sentence for Thomas were reported on May 29, 2024. Does anyone have information about the Hilltop residence or the events earlier that day that could help clarify what happened?