Ciara Bray, a 14-year-old girl from Columbus, Ohio, tragically died on April 12, 2020, after being shot in the upper body on April 10, 2020. The incident occurred in the 3600 block of Homestead Drive in the Linden area of North Columbus. Ciara was pronounced dead just after midnight on April 12, 2020, after being taken to Riverside Methodist Hospital in critical condition.
Columbus Police initially did not identify a suspect, but later arrested a 15-year-old named Enrique Ross.
Ross was charged with reckless homicide and tampering with evidence in connection with Ciara's death. The shooting was reported to have taken place inside a residence, and it was the 30th homicide in Columbus that year.
The case drew significant attention from local law enforcement and the community, with the Columbus Police Homicide Unit and Central Ohio Crime Stoppers urging anyone with information to come forward. The tragic loss of Ciara Bray highlighted the ongoing issue of gun violence in the area and led to calls for increased efforts to address youth violence and provide support to affected families.
Ciara Bray's death was a heartbreaking event that left her family, friends, and community in mourning. Her obituary described her as a beloved daughter, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed. The investigation into her death and the subsequent arrest of Enrique Ross brought some measure of justice, but the pain of losing such a young life remains profound.
