Columbia man arrested in connection with two shootings

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A Columbia man is behind bars for his alleged involvement in two separate shootings that occurred just weeks apart.

Joshua Abrams, 23, is facing four felony charges after police say he fired multiple shots into the ground during an argument with his girlfriend in the 4700 block of Clark Lane on May 1. According to court documents, both Abrams and his girlfriend were intoxicated at the time, and Abrams had reportedly been drinking all day.

Following the shooting, police said Abrams left the scene. The vehicle he was seen driving was later found crashed into Hominy Creek. The crash caused significant damage to the car and surrounding property, court documents say.

A Sunday morning press release from the Columbia Police Department says Abrams is also believed to be involved in a separate shooting that happened last month in the 900 block of East Broadway.

According to CPD, one of their officers witnessed gunfire erupt around 1:30 a.m. on April 13.

Police arrived and found a man with a gunshot wound. He was taken to a nearby hospital by ambulance. A second victim arrived shortly after.

Abrams is charged with armed criminal action, driving while intoxicated and two counts of unlawful use of a weapon in connection with the Clark Lane shooting. However, additional charges related to the April shooting are still pending.

At the time of the East Broadway incident, police said two juveniles had been taken into custody. It's unclear whether they are still being held or if additional suspects are being sought. When asked for an update, CPD said there is no new information at this time.

Abrams is currently being held in the Boone County Jail without bond.