Caudill's husband had called police from out of town to ask for a well-being check. Neighbors reported seeing the woman in her yard, bleeding with cuts to her wrists. When police arrived, they say Caudill opened the front door, holding a handgun.A veteran police sergeant fired multiple rounds, hitting the woman in the chest.
Victim's Name: Julie Caudill
Agency Responsible: Columbus Division of Police
Gender: Female
Age: 43
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: October 25, 2013
County: Franklin
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban