Man accused of taking woman hostage at Panda Express sentenced to 10 years in prison

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A Columbia man pleaded guilty on Friday to taking a woman hostage at a Panda Express in 2024.

Ricco Marshall, 41, pleaded guilty to second-degree assault, second-degree making a terroristic threat, resisting arrest and misdemeanor disturbing the peace. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison and was given credit for time served.

He was previously charged with first-degree kidnapping, two counts of armed criminal action, first-degree attempted robbery, unlawful use of a weapon and felony resisting arrest.

Previous reporting indicates that he tried to rob patrons on Sept. 20, 2024, in the 90 block of Conley Road. He allegedly used a woman as a human shield when police arrived.

Police used a stun gun on Marshall after he released the woman, previous reporting indicates.