COLUMBUS, Ohio — A heartbreaking tragedy has left a community grieving after a mother and young child lost their lives in a devastating act of violence inside an east Columbus home Wednesday evening.
According to the Columbus Division of Police, officers were called to a residence in the 2000 block of Chatsworth Way around 7:15 p.m. for a well-being check involving 33-year-old Shalimar Green and 11-year-old Aliv’eyah Chandler.
Before officers arrived, a concerned relative entered the home and made the unimaginable discovery. Shalimar and Aliv’eyah were found unresponsive inside the residence. Medics responded to the scene, but both were tragically pronounced dead.
Court records from Franklin County Municipal Court state that both victims suffered gunshot and stab wounds. Investigators believe the two were mother and daughter, making the loss even more heartbreaking for everyone affected.
Authorities later identified 35-year-old Derrick Green as the suspect. Police say Shalimar Green and Derrick Green were involved in an ongoing domestic dispute and were in the process of ending their relationship before the tragedy unfolded. Investigators gathered evidence at the scene that led to Derrick Green being identified as the suspect in both deaths. He reportedly fled the residence before officers arrived.
SWAT officers later located Derrick Green and took him into custody without incident. He has since been charged with murder.
As this case continues moving through the legal process, one painful truth remains: two precious lives were taken far too soon.
Today, we remember Shalimar Green and young Aliv’eyah Chandler not for the violence that ended their lives, but for the love, memories, and impact they shared with those around them. A mother’s love is powerful and irreplaceable, and the loss of a child leaves behind a heartbreak that words can never fully heal. Family members, friends, classmates, neighbors, and loved ones are now left carrying unimaginable grief while trying to process such an overwhelming tragedy.
This devastating incident also serves as another painful reminder of the dangers of domestic violence. Situations involving abuse, fear, control, and ongoing conflict can escalate quickly, leaving families shattered and communities mourning lives lost too soon. Behind many closed doors are people silently suffering, hoping for safety, support, and peace.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, threats, intimidation, or fear at home, please reach out for help. Speak to someone you trust, contact local authorities, or connect with a domestic violence support organization. There are people willing to listen and help guide you toward safety.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
As Columbus mourns, countless prayers are being lifted for the loved ones of Shalimar Green and Aliv’eyah Chandler. May their family find strength during these painful days ahead. May the community surround them with compassion and support. And may the memories of Shalimar and Aliv’eyah continue to live on forever in the hearts of those who loved them.
Gone far too soon. Never forgotten.
Rest peacefully, Shalimar Green and Aliv’eyah Chandler.
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