Tameisha Jaikeria Price, a 34-year-old pregnant woman from Toledo, Ohio, was tragically shot and killed on January 24, 2024. The incident occurred at approximately 4:48 am in the 5300 block of Norton Place in South Toledo. Officers responding to a shooting report found Price dead at the scene.
The Lucas County Coroner's Office performed an autopsy on January 25, 2024, and determined the cause of death to be multiple gunshot wounds. The manner of death was ruled as homicide. Price was eight months pregnant at the time of her death, and a separate fetal death certificate was issued for her unborn baby girl, Malaysia Leani Price. The cause of death for the unborn child was listed as complications of maternal gunshot wounds.
Paris James, 35, of the 2700 block of St. James Wood Boulevard in Toledo, was charged with two counts of premeditated aggravated murder in connection with the shooting death of Tameisha Price and her unborn child. James was initially named as a suspect and charged, but was not immediately taken into custody. The Toledo Police Department issued a press release asking for the public's help in locating James and gathering more information about the crime.
As of December 3, 2024, three suspects had been indicted in connection with the homicide of Tameisha Price and her unborn child. All three suspects were accused of involvement in the fatal shooting. The arrest of Paris James was confirmed, though the specific date of his apprehension was not provided in the search results.
The tragic death of Tameisha Price and her unborn daughter left a significant impact on her family and community. Price was described as a loving, caring, and giving daughter, sister, mother, and friend. She is survived by two sons, Jayden Ke'shawn (16) and Leslie Michael (13), as well as her parents, Tyler and Stacey Price.
