On June 6, 2015, Italy McCrae, a 13-year-old girl from Columbus, Ohio, was tragically shot and killed. The incident occurred during the evening hours in a neighborhood where she was caught in a crossfire, a senseless act of violence that ended her young life. Italy had been at a residence when the gunfire broke out, and unfortunately, she was struck by bullets that were fired during an altercation involving others.
The Columbus Police responded to the shooting, and the investigation into Italy's death was launched immediately. The incident left her family and the local community in shock and mourning. Italy was described as a kind-hearted and joyful child, and her untimely death had a significant impact on those who knew her. Authorities appealed for public assistance to gather information related to the shooting, as they sought justice for Italy and her grieving family.
The homicide remains part of Ohio's unsolved cases, listed in the state's cold case database. Law enforcement agencies, including the Columbus Police Department and Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), continue to ask the public for help. They hope that someone with knowledge of the incident will come forward to provide leads that could bring the perpetrators to justice and offer some measure of closure to Italy’s family.
