Shamaya N. Dickerson, a 21-year-old woman from Columbus, OH, tragically lost her life on January 10, 2021. She was fatally shot at a party held at an Airbnb rental in the Merion Village neighborhood. The incident occurred around 4:10 a.m. when police responded to reports of shots being fired. Alongside Shamaya, two other individuals, Derinn Echols and Tiffany Spiller , were injured but survived their injuries.
Despite an ongoing investigation, no suspects have been identified, and the
motive behind the shooting remains unclear. Witnesses reported that the shooting took place during a party at the Airbnb rental, although the address was not registered as a short-term rental with the city. The Columbus Police Department has urged anyone with information to come forward and assist with the investigation.
The tragic death of Shamaya N. Dickerson marked the 10th homicide in Columbus for the year 2021. The community and law enforcement continue to seek justice for Shamaya and her family, hoping to bring closure to this devastating event.
