TOLEDO, Ohio — LaVette Miller was shot in 1997 and lived.
In May 2022, Miller died from what the Lucas County coroner says were complications from that shooting.
Her death was ruled a homicide.
So can additional charges be pressed against her shooter?
The man who shot Miller served nine years for felonious assault, according to court documents.
Jerry Phillips, a criminal defense attorney, says it's possible homicide charges could be pursued unless there was a deal for no additional charges when the first charge was filed.
WTOL 11 asked the Lucas County Prosecutors office if more charges could be filed and officials there said they are waiting to hear more from Toledo police and the coroners office.
Speaking of the coroner, WTOL 11 also asked for their autopsy report from Miller but were told toxicology was just ordered and it could be months before anything gets released.
We'll continue to follow this story and let you know of any updates as soon as they become available.
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