Youth suspect in custody in Columbia stabbing

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The minor accused of stabbing another youth Tuesday night in central Columbia is in custody, according to the Columbia Police Department.

CPD responded to the 200 block of Unity Drive around 5:30 p.m. and found a juvenile victim with a non-life-threatening stab wound, according to the post. The minor was arrested for alleged first-degree assault and armed criminal action.

The suspect had previously been trespassed from Columbia Housing Authority property, according to the agency's director.

Columbia Housing Authority CEO Randy Cole said the suspect and victim are minors. Cole confirmed the minor suspected of the stabbing at Stuart Parker Apartments off Unity Drive had been given a no-trespassing order in 2024.

"There were no subsequent incidents that met the threshold for reissuing a trespass prior to last night's incident," Cole added in a written statement.

Cole said the victim has non-life-threatening injuries and is a resident of the apartment complex.

The online Columbia police dispatch log shows officers were dispatched at 5:58 p.m. on Tuesday to Unity Drive. Columbia Police Department Lt. Andy Muscato said one person was stabbed, but no weapon or suspects were found as of Tuesday night.