Maria Terrones, a 50-year-old woman from Columbus, OH, tragically lost her life on September 30, 2019. She was fatally shot in the head by her 64-year-old husband, who then turned the gun on himself. Their 16-year-old son was also shot and critically injured in the incident. The shooting occurred at their home on the East Side of Columbus, following a dispute between neighbors earlier that day.
Detectives believe the husband took out his frustration on his family, leading to the tragic events.
The husband, identified as the primary suspect, was pronounced dead the following day due to self-inflicted gunshot wounds. No other suspects were involved in the case, and there were no further arrests or litigations related to Maria Terrones' death. The incident was classified as a domestic dispute that escalated into a triple shooting, resulting in Maria Terrones' death and her husband's suicide.
Maria Terrones' death marked the 82nd homicide in Columbus in 2019. The case was thoroughly investigated by the Columbus Division of Police, but no additional suspects or ongoing investigations have been reported since the incident. The tragic event left the community in mourning and highlighted the devastating impact of domestic disputes.
