On October 29, 2014, 28-year-old Helen Shreve was shot and killed in Columbus, Ohio. The incident took place early in the morning in the Franklinton neighborhood, near the intersection of West Town Street and South Yale Avenue. Officers found Shreve lying in the street just after 1:30 a.m., suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. She was rushed to Mount Carmel West Hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries later that day at 8:48 p.m.
Shreve’s death was one of multiple homicides in a short span, contributing to the city’s rising number of homicides in 2014. Despite the investigation into her death, there have been no arrests made, and the Columbus Police Department is still seeking information that could lead to resolving this case. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation has listed Shreve's case among unsolved homicides, appealing to the public for any tips that could help bring her killer to justice. Authorities continue to encourage anyone with information to contact the Columbus Division of Police Homicide Unit or Crime Stoppers.
The murder of Helen Shreve remains a tragic part of the community's unsolved cases, with her family and friends hoping for justice. If anyone has information, they are urged to come forward, as it could provide critical leads in solving this case and bringing peace to her grieving family.
