Dominique Olanda Lee, a 28-year-old African American woman from Cincinnati, Ohio, tragically lost her life on February 2, 2020. She was eight months pregnant at the time of her death. Dominique was the mother of a 3-year-old daughter and was expecting her second child. The incident occurred in the 2400 block of Reading Road, where she was shot and killed.
Despite the efforts of medical professionals at Christ Hospital, Dominique did not survive, but doctors were able to deliver her baby via emergency C-section.
The investigation into Dominique's death led to the arrest of Christopher Goss, a 22-year-old man, who was charged with murder. According to police, Goss was firing at a man who was with Dominique, but he missed his intended target and struck Dominique instead. Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots at the scene. Dominique's family believes that she was not the intended target and that Goss was aiming for the man accompanying her.
Christopher Goss had a prior criminal record, having served a four-year sentence for shooting a man in the leg in 2015. He was released from prison just two months before the shooting incident involving Dominique. Goss pleaded not guilty to the charges, and the case proceeded through the legal system.
The loss of Dominique Lee has deeply affected her family and community. Her grandmother, Brenda Burt, expressed the pain and heartbreak felt by everyone who loved Dominique. The family continues to seek justice for Dominique and hopes for closure in the ongoing investigation.
Dominique's story is a tragic reminder of the impact of gun violence on individuals and families. Her memory lives on through her children and the love she shared with those around her.
