Police identify pregnant woman killed in Walnut Hills shooting

A pregnant woman was killed after a shooting happened in Walnut Hills on Sunday afternoon.

Police received a call shortly after 12:15 p.m. about a shooting that occurred in the 2400 block of Reading Road. The woman was taken to Christ Hospital by a private vehicle, where she was pronounced dead, according to police.

Police identified the woman as 28-year-old Dominique Lee. She was eight months pregnant. Lee's child was delivered by an emergency c-section prior to her death.

Enquirer media partner Fox 19 reported the baby survived.

Police say Lee was the bystander in the shooting and not an intended target. The Christ Hospital Emergency Department temporarily initiated a lockdown while police investigated the incident.

CPD’s Homicide Unit is investigating the incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact them at 513.352.3542.

Enquirer media partner Fox 19 contributed to this story.