Crime Archives

Weekend shooting in Columbia began with domestic strife, documents say

September 9, 2024 10:52 AM Matthew Sanders

A jealous ex-lover was responsible for the shooting that sent a man to the hospital early Sunday in Columbia, police say in court documents.

Boonville man charged after allegedly pointing gun at youth near Howard County Courthouse

September 6, 2024 3:48 PM Ryan Shiner

FAYETTE, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boonville man was charged with unlawful use of a weapon after he allegedly threatened a group of youth with a gun on Wednesday in Fayette. Kadyn Lee, 19, is being held at the Howard County Jail without bond. He appeared in court for an arraignment on Friday. A bond hearing is

Kirksville man gets 10 years in prison for Columbia killing

September 6, 2024 5:25 AM Jazsmin Halliburton, Matthew Sanders

A Boone County judge sentenced a Kirksville, Missouri, man Friday to 10 years in state prison for a deadly shooting.

Georgia high school shooting suspect and his father make first court appearances, do not enter pleas

September 6, 2024 8:16 PM CNN

WSB, CNN By Ashley R. Williams, Holly Yan, Mark Morales, Ryan Young, Isabel Rosales, Chelsea Bailey, Sara Smart, Jaide Timm-Garcia, Raja Razek and Jade Gordon, CNN (CNN) — A 14-year-old Apalachee High School student and his father, who are charged in connection with a shooting at the Georgia school that left two students and two

11 strikes in 16 seconds: One Capitol rioter’s violent attack on police with a hockey stick

September 6, 2024 2:00 AM Associated Press

U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan said she hasn’t grown numb to the violent scenes of Jan. 6 that are routinely shown in her courtroom.

Jefferson City man pleads guilty to manslaughter in 2021 Lazy Gators shooting, sentenced 25 years

September 5, 2024 9:48 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City man accused in the 2021 Memorial Day weekend shooting at Lazy Gators in Camden County has pleaded guilty to multiple felonies. Chad Tariq Brewer, 32, pleaded guilty on Thursday to voluntary manslaughter, armed criminal action and delivery of a controlled substance. He was sentenced to 25 years in prison and

The father of the Georgia school shooting suspect has been arrested and charged, authorities say

September 5, 2024 8:03 PM CNN

WXIA, CNN By Holly Yan, Isabel Rosales, Mark Morales and Ryan Young, CNN (CNN) — The father of the Apalachee High School shooting suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting that left four people dead, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Colin Gray, 54, has been charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter,

5 things to know for Sept. 6: Hush money, Georgia school shooting, Starliner, Typhoon Yagi, Hunter Biden

September 6, 2024 5:54 AM CNN

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — The rollout of updated Covid-19 vaccines has begun in the US, but for the first time, the shots will no longer be free for people without insurance at their local pharmacy. Some states are still offering free vaccines to those who can’t afford them, but it will cost

Wrongful death lawsuit filed over Tipton inmate death

September 5, 2024 4:00 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A wrongful death lawsuit was filed on Thursday by the mother of an inmate who died last year at the Tipton Correctional Center. Brandon Pace died on April 7, 2023, according to Missouri Department of Corrections records. Tammy Reed filed the lawsuit against the Missouri Department of Corrections, former Director Anne

Sex offender charged with child sex crimes in Boone County

September 5, 2024 2:49 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County sex offender was charged with two child sex crimes on Thursday. William Laurence Pilger Jr., 64, was charged with statutory sodomy of a child younger than 14 years old and second-degree child molestation of a child younger than 12 years old. He is being held at the Boone County

Four juveniles arrested after stolen car chase in Callaway County

September 5, 2024 12:00 PM Matthew Sanders

Callaway County deputies took four juveniles into custody Wednesday night after they stole a vehicle from Columbia, the sheriff’s office says.

Charges filed after Montgomery City 2-year-old found dead from alleged drug overdose

September 5, 2024 9:24 AM Madison Stuerman

A Montgomery County man has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child resulting in the death of a child and three drug felonies after a 2-year-old was found dead on Tuesday.

Montgomery City man arrested after 2-year-old dies

September 4, 2024 7:17 PM Ryan Shiner

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 35-year-old man was arrested Tuesday evening after a 2-year-old was found dead in an apartment. Bryan Danter, of Montgomery City, was arrested on suspicion of first-degree endangering the welfare of a child, second-degree drug trafficking and drug possession, according to a Wednesday night press release from the Missouri State Highway

WATCH LIVE: Georgia officials provide update on high school shooting

September 4, 2024 3:01 PM ABC 17 News Team

Georgia officials were set to provide a live update on a school shooting that killed at least four people Wednesday in Winder, Georgia.

Boone County man accused in 1993 Indiana killing appears in court

September 4, 2024 6:50 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County man who was charged with murder and rape in Indiana in relation to a 1993 Indianapolis killing appeared in court on Wednesday. Dana Shepherd, 52, was charged in Marion County, Indiana, with two counts of murder and one count of rape in the and death of Carmen Van Huss.

14-year-old student suspect in Georgia school shooting that left 4 dead will be booked tonight, officials say

September 4, 2024 10:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Isabel Rosales, John Miller, Nick Valencia, Dakin Andone and Sharif Paget, CNN Winder, Georgia (CNN) — The 14-year-old suspect in the fatal mass shooting at a Winder, Georgia, high school will be booked Wednesday night, Georgia Bureau of Investigation Director Chris Hosey said at an evening news conference. Colt Gray will be charged with

South Columbia apartment complex has history of vehicle break-ins, residents say

September 3, 2024 8:00 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some Columbia residents say an apartment complex located on the south side of town has a history of its residents’ vehicles being broken into. A social media post from a woman shows a vehicle’s windows smashed in at what she claims are the Corporate Lake Apartments–located in the 4800 block of John

California looks for next police chief amid resignation

September 3, 2024 9:31 PM Ryan Shiner, Jaylon Perkins

CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The California Board of Aldermen on Tuesday stated that it is looking for its next police chief. This comes after Chief Daniel Hurt resigned from his position on Aug. 23. City officials previously acknowledged a staffing shortage for its police department — according to previous reporting – and aldermen said at Tuesday’s

Documents say man was racing before chase that killed Osage Beach police officer

September 3, 2024 9:52 AM Matthew Sanders, Gabrielle Teiner

A man charged in the death of an Osage Beach police officer told investigators that he was racing a friend before the high-speed chase that claimed the officer’s life.

Man accused of stealing 13 guns charged after chase with Cole County deputies

September 3, 2024 3:52 PM Ryan Shiner

A Jefferson City man who was accused of stealing more than a dozen guns was charged after he allegedly led Cole County deputies on a chase on Sunday morning.