Columbia teen charged for threatening a family with AR-15 rifle

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A Columbia teenager has been charged with allegedly threatening a family with a gun on Saturday.

Chauncey Williams, 19, is charged with armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon and fourth-degree assault.

Court documents state a victim reported a man pointed a gun from a gray Buick sedan at the family while standing outside a home on the 4600 block of Rice Road at 3:50 p.m. on Saturday.

Police reported the victim saw two men in the car. They also felt terrified and "scared to death" that the children would get hurt, according to court documents.

Using Flock camera systems, investigators identified and matched a gray Buick to Williams, which was found on Santa Barbara Drive.

Police said he allegedly admitted to driving in the area and that the gun was his.

Court documents state that Williams allegedly told police after being detained, "they son just got shot and they mad, I know who stay out there."

Police included that the victim's son was shot in the face on Tuesday. Williams allegedly told police that he had problems in the past with the victim's family.

The Boone County Sheriff's Office reported on Tuesday that a 15-year-old was shot in the face while inside a home on the 800 block of North Parkview Court.

Officers found a black rifle and an AR-15 pistol with 40 rounds inside the chamber in the car. A wallet with Williams' driver's license was also found, according to police.

An initial court appearance is set for Williams on Monday at 1 p.m. He is currently being held without bond at the Boone County Jail.