COLUMBUS – Detectives say the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting of an elderly Southeast Side woman are still unclear.
Marvita McCaskill was found lying behind a home between Berkeley Road and Lilley Avenue, south of Gault Street, suffering from a gunshot wound, by officers responding to a report of gunfire at 8:49 p.m. Thursday, Sgt. David Shimberg of the Homicide Unit said.
Despite the officers rendering first aid, the 63-year-old woman succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, Shimberg said.
The investigation continues.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call Det. Journey at 614-645-4953, the Homicide Unit at 614-645-4730, or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477).