Franklin County, OH – Detectives from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the tragic shooting death of a 4-year-old girl in Jefferson Township. The incident occurred early Tuesday morning, January 21, 2025, at approximately 4:30 a.m.
Deputies responded to a shooting report at a residence in the 8000 block of Beardsley Avenue. Upon arrival, authorities discovered that the young girl had been shot by an unknown suspect in what investigators believe was a targeted attack on the home. She was rushed to Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus by Jefferson Township Fire Department medics, but was tragically pronounced dead at 5:44 a.m.
According to the sheriff’s office, the victim was inside the home when the unknown suspect(s) approached the residence and fired shots from the street before quickly fleeing the scene in a dark-colored sedan.
The sheriff’s office detectives are actively working to identify suspects and uncover a potential motive behind the attack. No arrests have been made at this time, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Authorities are asking anyone with information about the shooting, including possible surveillance footage or ring camera footage from the area, to contact the Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau at (614) 525-3351. Tipsters may remain anonymous.
