Shooting Archives

Eldon child gunshot victim one of scores nationwide

January 16, 2024 11:38 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

An Eldon child killed Sunday by a gunshot wound to the head is one of about 130 who die by firearms each year, according to a major gun safety advocacy group.

Documents: Eldon man left loaded gun on table before child was shot

January 16, 2024 9:53 AM Matthew Sanders

An Eldon man left a loaded handgun on a living room table before a child was shot to death Sunday, according to court documents.

Eldon man arrested after child shot, dies

January 15, 2024 1:12 PM Madison Stuerman

An Eldon man is facing charges after a boy was found dead in a home on Sunday.

First-degree murder charge filed in Columbia killing

December 11, 2023 9:53 AM Matthew Sanders, Jazsmin Halliburton

A Columbia man faces a capital murder charge after a woman found shot Friday in the neck next to a truck died.

Columbia homicide victim’s family to hold balloon release following arrest of suspect

December 9, 2023 10:53 AM Marina Diaz

The Columbia Police Department arrested John Lonce Williamson III, 27, of Columbia early Saturday morning in connection to a homicide that occurred on Friday.

Audrain County teen charged with premeditated murder in Vandalia-area shooting

December 1, 2023 11:53 AM Matthew Sanders, Jazsmin Halliburton

An Audrain County man was charged Friday with first-degree murder.

Man charged with three felonies after Mexico, Missouri, shooting

November 20, 2023 9:31 AM Matthew Sanders

A 38-year-old Mexico man was shot in the leg during a fight Sunday, police say.

Johnson County prosecutors file charges in Warrensburg killings

November 16, 2023 11:14 AM Madison Stuerman

Johnson County prosecutors have filed charges against Jonathan Goodwin Jr. after he was accused of shooting and killing two people.

Fourth person charged in connection with Jefferson City park shootout

October 30, 2023 4:23 PM Matthew Sanders

Prosecutors have charged a fourth person in connection with an Oct. 5 shooting at a Jefferson City park.

Man involved in deadly Columbia shooting sentenced to one year in jail

October 13, 2023 12:53 PM Gabrielle Teiner

A Columbia man accused in a deadly spring 2020 shooting was sentenced Friday to a year in the Boone County Jail.

Charges filed against three in Jefferson City park shooting

October 10, 2023 11:26 AM Matthew Sanders

A man who showed up at a Columbia hospital late Thursday with a gunshot wound has been charged with three felonies for his alleged role in a gunfight at a Jefferson City park.

Multiple arrests made on Friday after a shooting left two people injured in Jefferson City Park on Thursday

October 6, 2023 11:32 PM Marina Diaz

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Three people were taken into custody on Friday for their alleged involvement in a shooting that happened on Thursday at a Jefferson City Park. Two men were injured after they were shot amid a large gathering at McClung Park a little after 11 p.m. According to a Jefferson City Police Department

December certification hearing set for juvenile suspect in south Columbia homicide

October 6, 2023 2:18 PM Matthew Sanders

A juvenile suspect in the May killing of a woman at her south Columbia home could be ordered to stand trial as an adult this winter.

Two shot at Jefferson City park

October 6, 2023 9:35 AM Matthew Sanders

Lincoln University police officers were sent to McClung Park a little after 11 p.m. on reports of gunfire

Man charged for Saturday night shooting in Columbia park

October 2, 2023 11:21 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – Prosecutors charged a man on Monday for allegedly shooting another person at a Columbia park over the weekend. The Boone County Prosecutor’s Office charged Terron D. Shelton Jr. with assault and armed criminal action. Columbia police believe he shot a man at Cosmo Park on Saturday night during a large gathering.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Does Columbia need an office dedicated to preventing violence?

October 3, 2023 3:52 AM ABC 17 News Team

It’s the city’s latest idea to take on violent crime.

Columbia police release more details after one person shot over weekend

October 2, 2023 11:07 AM Matthew Sanders

Columbia police say they found evidence of a shooting in the Cosmo Park area before a person was found shot at a north Columbia motel Saturday night

Columbia police investigate shooting in North Columbia Saturday night

October 1, 2023 12:39 AM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) EDITOR’S NOTE: A correction has been made to say that the shooting occurred in North Columbia. There was a heavy police presence in North Columbia Saturday night at the Super 7 Motel on Rangeline Street. An ABC 17 News crew on scene saw at least four Columbia Police Department police vehicles, seven

Documents: Mother of Columbia boy killed by gunshot gave conflicting stories

September 26, 2023 10:06 AM Matthew Sanders

The mother of a 3-year-old boy who was shot dead Sunday told police conflicting stories after the child was shot, according to court documents.

Columbia police arrest man accused in child’s shooting death

September 25, 2023 11:35 AM Morgan Buresh, Matthew Sanders, Ryan Shiner

Boone County’s top prosecutor said Monday that his office has charged a man with second-degree murder and other violent felonies after the shooting death of a 3-year-old Sunday.