Columbus Community Honors Shalimar Green and Aliv’eyah Chandler

Columbus, Ohio — Family members, friends, neighbors, and community supporters gathered for an emotional balloon release to celebrate the lives of Shalimar Green, 33, and her 11-year-old daughter, Aliv’eyah Chandler, whose pᴀssing has deeply affected the city of Columbus.

The memorial brought together hundreds of people who shared prayers, music, flowers, and personal memories while releasing balloons into the sky as a symbol of love and remembrance.

Many attendees wore white and carried candles in honor of the mother and daughter.

According to the Columbus Division of Police, officers responded to a welfare check request at a residence on Chatsworth Way, where relatives discovered Shalimar Green and Aliv’eyah Chandler inside the home. Emergency personnel later confirmed both had pᴀssed away.

Investigators identified Derrick Green, 35, the husband of Shalimar Green, as the principal suspect in the case.

Police stated that he was taken into custody shortly after the incident and has been charged with two counts of murder while the investigation continues.

Court records reviewed by local media indicate that Shalimar Green and Derrick Green were reportedly in the process of ending their marriage, a detail that has become part of the ongoing investigation.

During the vigil, loved ones described Shalimar Green as a devoted mother known for her kindness and strength, while Aliv’eyah Chandler was remembered as a bright, joyful student who loved school, music, and spending time with friends.

Children released blue and white balloons as family members embraced one another, creating a powerful moment of unity and support.

Community leaders encouraged residents to continue standing together and supporting those affected by the tragedy.

Flowers, stuffed animals, handwritten letters, and candles now surround a growing memorial near the family’s neighborhood, where visitors continue stopping throughout the day to pay their respects and offer prayers.

As legal proceedings move forward, many residents say they hope justice will honor the memory of Shalimar Green and Aliv’eyah Chandler, whose lives touched countless people throughout the Columbus community.