LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A 28-year-old woman’s family is speaking out after news that a man has been indicted for being involved in her death.

Jermia Offutt was shot in the Chickasaw neighborhood on Aug. 13.

Offutt’s family says the last two months have been difficult. And while this arrest is a step, they think it’s just a start and want to see real change in the community.

“The grieving part’s never going to go away, regardless of if we get justice or not,” said Tuana Hanley, Offutt’s sister.

Offutt’s family said their lives were turned upside down the night Offutt was shot near the Three Brothers Food Mart in the Chickasaw neighborhood.

Offutt was a mom to three kids and was pregnant with a fourth.

“We’re trying to keep our composure and keep it together for the kids... it’s bre

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