Columbus woman charged after man found shot dead in home
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Columbus woman charged after man found shot dead in home

December 15, 2025

Ohio woman charged with murder after man shot dead in domestic dispute

Columbus, OH – A 20-year-old woman has been charged with murder after a man was fatally shot during a domestic incident last month on the city’s east side, police confirmed.

On November 21, around 6:55 p.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 30 block of N. Hampton Road. When they arrived, they found 42-year-old Keith Morgan suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at 7:56 p.m. despite life-saving efforts.

Detectives quickly launched an investigation, which revealed a domestic relationship between Morgan and the alleged shooter as a possible motive.

Two weeks later, on December 4, Miyaira Tyler, 20, was officially charged with murder. She turned herself in to authorities without incident.

No further details regarding the circumstances of the shooting or the nature of the domestic relationship have been released. The case remains under investigation by the Columbus Division of Police Homicide Unit.

Key Points

  • Keith Morgan, 42, was fatally shot during a domestic dispute on November 21
  • Miyaira Tyler, 20, was charged with murder and surrendered to police on December 4
  • Police say the shooting stemmed from a domestic relationship
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