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An Ohio grandmother was struck by a stray bullet and killed while planning her son’s funeral over the weekend, a report said.

Ruth Lewis, 89, gathered with relatives at a family member’s home in Warren when she was shot in the back around 7:30 p.m. Sunday, according to WKBN-TV.

She was pronounced dead a short time later. No other injuries were reported.

“This was a senseless death caused by a random bullet,” said Warren Mayor Doug Franklin.

“Obviously, she wasn’t the target so it’s so unfortunate, but that just goes to speak to the dangers of just having so many guns in irresponsible hands.”

Witnesses reported hearing at least five to 10 gunshots, including one who saw two cars driving away erratically from the home.

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Ruth Lewis’s daughter Andrea Talbott (left), son Robert Lewis (center) and daughter Patricia Mallory (right)
Ruth Lewis’s daughter Andrea Talbott (left), son Robert Lewis (center) and daughter Patricia Mallory (right) R. Michael Semple/Tribune Chronicle/Vindicator
Tosha Lewis (right), granddaughter of victim Ruth Lewis grieves with Ruth’s caregiver, Dina Wright (left).
Tosha Lewis (right), granddaughter of victim Ruth Lewis grieves with Ruth’s caregiver, Dina Wright (left).R. Michael Semple/Tribune Chronicle/Vindicator
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Ruth Lewis was fatally shot in the back, according to WKBN-TV.R. Michael Semple/Tribune Chronicle/Vindicator
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