Ta’Arah Griffin-Carmichael, 19, was fatally shot on November 18, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. The shooting happened in the 200 block of Highview Landing, an area with several apartment buildings; investigators say a round was fired through an apartment window. She was taken to Nationwide Children’s Hospital by associates and pronounced dead at 9:18 p.m.

Columbus police identified a 17-year-old male suspect and issued a murder warrant. The suspect later surrendered and also faces four counts of felonious assault. Authorities say the circumstances leading up to the shooting have not been fully disclosed and the investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the Columbus Police Homicide Unit or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers. If you knew Ta’Arah or have relevant information, please come forward.