On the night of Sunday, November 2, 2025, a tragic incident in north Columbus claimed the life of 22-year-old Hannah Taylor. The young woman was the victim of a fatal shooting that police believe may have stemmed from a road rage incident.
Columbus Division of Police officers were dispatched to the 800 block of East Hudson Street at approximately 10:15 p.m. following reports of shots being fired.
Upon their arrival, they discovered a vehicle that had crashed at the intersection of East Hudson Street and Velma Avenue. Inside the car was Hannah Taylor, the driver, who had sustained a gunshot wound prior to the crash. She was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:22 p.m.
Another woman was also present in the vehicle with Taylor at the time of the shooting. This passenger was transported to Wexner Medical Center for treatment and was reported to be in stable condition.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting, and the investigation remains ongoing. Authorities have not released any detailed information about a potential suspect or suspects. The Columbus Police Department is urging anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward and contact their Homicide Unit or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers.
