Brooke Cheri Palm, 40, of Columbus, Ohio, was shot and killed on the night of March 30, 2023, outside the Westerville Oaks apartments in Blendon Township. Officers found her suffering from an apparent gunshot wound; they performed CPR and gave first aid before she was taken to a hospital, where she later died.

Police arrested 32-year-old Jonathan Reed of Columbus at the scene and recovered a handgun believed to be the weapon used. Reed was charged with murder in connection with Palm’s death. By August 14, 2024, Reed had pleaded guilty and was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced in relation to the shooting.

If anyone has information about Brooke, her movements that night, or saw anything near the Westerville Oaks on March 30, 2023, please share what you know.