Shooting Archives

Court documents: Victim shot at burglary suspect during home invasion

January 14, 2020 11:57 AM Madison Fleck

The victim of a Friday home invasion shot one of the men who broke into the home, according to court documents filed on Monday.

CPD releases names of overnight shooting suspects

January 10, 2020 3:04 AM Deborah Kendrick

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department arrested two people Friday morning after a shooting and chase on Highland Drive. CPD said late Friday night that Larry Brownlee Jr., 25, and Daravion Fajardo, 25, both of Columbia were arrested after the shooting. Police arrested the pair on suspicion of resisting arrest. Larry Brownlee Jr. Daravion

Columbia police arrest one suspect linked to Garth Avenue home invasion

January 10, 2020 5:56 AM Brittany Wiley

Columbia police say two suspects broke into a home in the 100 block of N. Garth Ave. with a gun.

Local leaders look to state legislature to combat gun violence

January 7, 2020 10:44 PM Sydney Olsen

The City of Columbia recently expanded the Violent Crime Task Force in an effort to combat gun violence, but city leaders are still searching for more ways to reduce violence, including state legislature.

Columbia mayor reacts to shooting after announcement on violent crime task force

January 7, 2020 2:13 PM Connor Hirsch

The mayor of Columbia believes the shooting that happened just about 6 hours after the city’s announcement of an expansion of the violent crime task force explains why the task force is needed.

The City of Columbia will look at an agreement for a COVID-19 vaccine education campaign during its meeting Monday night.

Columbia leaders announce violent crimes task force

January 6, 2020 3:06 PM Sydney Olsen

According to a media release, Columbia Mayor Brian Treece and law enforcement officials will discuss efforts to reduce violence in the city.

REPORT: Officer involved in Fulton shooting was responding to drug investigation

January 6, 2020 4:33 PM Joe McLean

The incident report obtained by ABC 17 News reveals new information about an officer-involved shooting on Dec. 30.

MSHP: Fulton officer-involved shooting investigation follows strict protocol

January 6, 2020 3:23 PM Joe McLean

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is following protocol to the letter as it continues its investigation into a Dec. 30 officer-involved shooting in Fulton, according to an agency spokesperson.

Four arrested in Fulton shooting

January 6, 2020 4:14 AM Brittany Wiley

The Fulton Police Department said it was investigating a shooting in Carver Park when officers learned Na’Quan McClain and Nazir McClain showed pistols at a moving vehicle before firing shots.

Budding Columbia non-profit against violence aims to bridge the gap between the community and police

January 5, 2020 7:28 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After 31 reported shootings causing 12 deaths in Columbia during 2019, a new non-profit is hoping to curb the violence. Boone County Community Against Violence held its second meeting Sunday. The founder, Shaunda Hamilton, became of a victim after losing her daughter Nadria Wright to gun violence in September. Hamilton started the

MSHP: Fulton officer who shot Columbia man was threatened

January 3, 2020 3:54 PM Madison Fleck

After investigating, the Missouri State Highway Patrol found that a Fulton Police Department officer was threatened before he shot and killed a Columbia man.

No injuries reported in south Columbia shooting

January 2, 2020 7:46 PM Matt Ragsdale

Officers said the shooting happened near the 5000 block of Commercial Drive after 6 p.m.

Family of man shot, killed by Fulton PD officer demands answers

January 2, 2020 6:16 PM Joe McLean

The family of a 25-year-old Columbia man is demanding answers from the Fulton Police Department after he was shot by a Fulton police officer Monday morning.

Fayette man charged with murder

January 2, 2020 11:11 AM Matthew Sanders

Howard County prosecutors have charged a Fayette man with murder in connection with an alleged fatal drug deal.

4 homicides in first 3 hours of 2020 in St. Louis

January 1, 2020 9:30 AM Associated Press

St. Louis police say four people were shot to death in the early hours of the first day of 2020, including three killed at one location.

Twelve people killed in shootings in Columbia during 2019

December 31, 2019 7:22 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia experienced an unusually high number of homicides in 2019.

Man booked in Howard County Jail on suspicion of murder

December 31, 2019 9:29 PM Matt Ragsdale

Online jail records show a man is booked into the Howard County Jail on suspicion of first-degree murder.

Police identify victim in Fayette homicide

December 31, 2019 3:25 PM Madison Fleck

The Fayette Police Department identified Monday’s homicide victim as 29-year-old John L. Turner from Poplar Bluff.

Suspect sent to hospital after officer-involved shooting

December 30, 2019 11:39 AM Madison Fleck

One man was taken to the hospital on Monday morning after an officer-involved shooting in Fulton.

Prosecutor: charges won’t be filed against law enforcement who shot man

December 30, 2019 8:46 PM Katie Greathouse

PETTIS COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The officers that shot and killed a man in Pettis County last month will not face charges, according to Pettis County Prosecutor Phillip Sawyer. Sawyer said Monday that he will not file charges in the death of Jay P. Messer, who was shot and killed on Nov. 5 at a home