Shooting Archives

Man arrested in relation to northeast Columbia shots-fired incident claims he was defending family

February 17, 2023 8:03 AM Joushua Blount

Police say no one was hurt when shots were fired Friday morning in a house in northeast Columbia.

Family of victim grieves following fatal Jefferson City shooting over the weekend

January 16, 2023 1:11 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) – Police have identified the man shot and killed over the weekend in Jefferson City. The department said 27-year-old Michael A. Burns died in a Saturday afternoon shooting at Broadway Street and Atchison Street. Officers were called to the area because of the shooting at 12:01 p.m. Lt. David Williams said

Man charged with murder in Pulaski County

January 12, 2023 8:38 AM Kennedy Miller

PULASKI COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A St. Robert, Missouri, man has been charged with murder and other charges in relation to a shooting. Tyron Spence-Bey, 31, is charged with first-degree murder, armed criminal action and unlawful possession of a firearm. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office said in an email that Spence-Bey is being held on a

Sunrise Beach man killed by police during domestic assault call

January 6, 2023 6:04 AM Zachary Farwell

A Lake of the Ozarks-area man was killed by police Thursday night in Laurie.

Hearing for man charged in Clark Lane shooting

December 29, 2022 5:26 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to online court records, Columbia resident Noah Solbrekken has a court hearing on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. for a preliminary hearing at Boone County Court House. Solbrekken is charged with first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action. According to Columbia Police, Solbrekken is charged in connection with the Nov. 2 shooting

Two charged in shooting at Columbia gas station

December 20, 2022 11:06 AM Matthew Sanders

A man and woman from Columbia were charged Tuesday after a shooting the previous day at a north Columbia gas station.

Bond decision delayed in deadly Jefferson City bar shooting

December 5, 2022 6:33 AM Ethan Heinz

A hearing to determine bond for a Kansas City man charged in a deadly bar shooting that killed two people was postponed Monday.

Shots fired into ceiling at fraternity party

December 5, 2022 1:10 PM Matthew Sanders

Shots were fired into the ceiling at Bur Oak Brewery early Sunday during a party for a University of Missouri fraternity.

Bond set for man charged with manslaughter in Cole County shooting

December 2, 2022 6:11 AM Kennedy Miller

A Jefferson City man charged in his girlfriend’s deadly shooting was granted bond when he appeared by video in court Friday morning.

Visitation set for Jefferson City bar shooting victim

November 30, 2022 11:55 AM Ethan Heinz

A visitation is set for this week for one of the two victims of a deadly downtown Jefferson City bar shooting.

Cole County shooting victim dies; boyfriend charged with manslaughter

November 30, 2022 12:49 PM Matthew Sanders

A Jefferson City woman who was left in critical condition after a weekend shooting has died and her shooter has been arrested, the Cole County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday.

Man arrested in relation to shots fired investigation on Paris Road in Columbia

November 28, 2022 2:10 PM Matthew Sanders

Police were sent to a shots-fired call Monday in a commercial area of north Columbia.

First hearing held for Kansas City man charged in Jefferson City bar shooting

November 28, 2022 2:30 PM Erika McGuire

A Kansas City man accused of murdering two people inside a Jefferson City bar early Saturday was denied bond in his first court appearance Monday.

Warrant issued for suspect in Boone County shooting

November 28, 2022 10:08 AM Matthew Sanders

Deputies have identified a suspect in a shooting early Saturday in southern Boone County.

Jefferson City woman in critical condition after shooting

November 28, 2022 9:37 AM Zachary Farwell

A Jefferson City woman is in critical condition after her boyfriend shot her while handling a gun on Sunday afternoon, according to the Cole County Sheriff’s Office.

Vigil held for two Jefferson City residents killed during bar fight

November 26, 2022 3:51 AM Erika McGuire

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Editor’s note: This article was updated to more accurately represent the findings of the police investigation. A vigil was held Saturday evening for the two Jefferson City residents killed earlier that day during a fight at J. Pfenny’s Sports Grill and Pub. The Cole County prosecutor charged a Kansas City man

Missouri man sentenced to 30 years for deadly Audrain County home invasion

November 18, 2022 6:20 AM Kennedy Miller

A Kirksville, Missouri, man was sentenced to three decades in prison Friday in the 2020 death of an Audrain County man.

Columbia man charged in woman’s shooting death makes first court appearance

November 16, 2022 5:23 PM Leila Mitchell

A Columbia man accused of murdering a woman learned that his charges would be upgraded Wednesday afternoon because he is considered a persistent offender.

Murder suspect being brought back to Callaway County

November 16, 2022 9:56 AM Matthew Sanders

A murder suspect who was reportedly hiding out in Mexico before being arrested and jailed in Southern California is being brought to Callaway County for prosecution.

Investigators: Columbia homicide victim, suspected killer were arguing in car before shooting

November 15, 2022 10:02 AM Matthew Sanders

Prosecutors on Tuesday charged a Columbia man with multiple felonies after they found a woman’s body in a car Monday.