KayKimia Ruffin, a 27-year-old woman from Columbus, Ohio, tragically lost her life on June 1, 2020. She was fatally shot in the 1900 block of Maryland Avenue around 7:30 p.m. When officers arrived at the scene, they found KayKimia unresponsive and suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite immediate medical attention and transportation to Ohio State University Hospital East, she was pronounced dead at 7:55 p.m.
The incident is being investigated by the Columbus Police Homicide Unit, and at the time, police were looking for two men who fled the scene after the shooting. The case remains unsolved, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Columbus Police Homicide Unit or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers.
KayKimia's death marked the 45th homicide in Columbus for the year 2020. The community and her loved ones continue to seek justice and closure in this tragic case.
