Ohio woman dies in spat over Easter attire

COLUMBUS, Ohio

Columbus police say 19-year-old Danielle Pickens showed up Sunday night at the home of cousin Evelyn Burgess wearing a T-shirt and jean shorts. Detective Steven Eppert says 42-year-old Burgess told officers she thought the outfit was inappropriate and disrespectful for Easter dinner.

The women fought, and police say when Pickens walked outside to leave in a car Burgess shot her in the head with a handgun. The younger woman died at a hospital.

Eppert says Burgess told investigators she didn't mean to shoot Pickens.

Burgess is to appear in court Tuesday on a murder charge. Court records don't show an attorney for her.

Information from: The Columbus Dispatch

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