COLUMBUS, Ga. - The family of Columbus State University professor Erica Anderson, 31, is raising money to cover funeral expenses after what loved ones are calling a "terrible accident."

What we know:

According to multiple reports , Anderson — who had just started her first semester teaching in the university’s theater department — was shot and killed by her roommate, who allegedly mistook her for an intruder.

Anderson leaves behind a husband and three children. A GoFundMe page has been created to help with funeral arrangements and to support her family during this tragedy.

What's next:

The investigation continues at this time. Georgia News

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