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1 person stabbed in central Columbia, no one in custody

Unity Drive in central Columbia was closed off by first responders on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
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Unity Drive in central Columbia was closed off by first responders on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

One person was stabbed on Tuesday in central Columbia.

Officers closed off Unity Drive, a short street in central Columbia in the middle of West Worley and Ash streets and McBaine Avenue and Oak Street.

The victim was identified by police, but they are not publicly releasing identifying information at this moment, according to Columbia Police Department Lt. Andy Muscato. The condition of the victim has not been released.

Muscato said no suspects have been detained. Officers have not found the weapon used. Police are still working to gather information from the scene.

An ABC 17 News reporter at least 10 Columbia Police Department patrol vehicles, a K-9 and a Columbia Fire Department vehicle on the crowded street. The reporter also saw Columbia Housing Authority officials.

The scene was cleared at 8:58 p.m.

Check back for updates.

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