Violent crime in Columbia fluctuates over time, according to FBI data
Several high-profile shootings in and around Columbia have brought attention to violent crime in recent weeks.
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Columbia mayor: CPD officers seen in video ‘no longer employed by the city’ by Friday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia mayor and a city spokeswoman have told ABC 17 News that the two officers who are under investigation will no longer be employed by the city by Friday. “It is my understanding that the officers involved in the incident are no longer employed by the city or will
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GO COMO bus routes to be discussed at City Council meeting Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The status of GO COMO bus routes is expected to be discussed at Monday’s Columbia City council meeting, according to the meeting agenda. GO COMO is facing a staffing shortage of 11-full time drivers, according to meeting documents. Drivers are working 12 hours of mandatory overtime per week, according to meeting documents.
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Columbia council to discuss possible solutions to calls on East Business Loop 70 following shooting at Plush Lounge parking lot
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some members of the Columbia City Council plan to address emergency dispatch calls to East Business Loop 70. A shooting occurred on May 7 in Plush Lounge parking lot that left one dead and four injured. Ward 1 Columbia City Councilman Nick Knoth, whose ward includes the area of the shooting, says
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Police presence seen in central Columbia, find evidence of one shot fired
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A large police presence was seen Monday afternoon in central Columbia. Police told ABC 17 News they found evidence of one shot being fired. Officers were near the corner of Washington Avenue and Pecan Street. An ABC 17 News reporter saw at least six officers, a number of which were knocking on
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Naloxone education and distribution event to be held Wednesday at Columbia/Boone County PHHS
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services will be hosting a naloxone education and distribution event Wednesday, according to a release from the city. The event will be 12:15-1 p.m. Wednesday at the PHHS building at 1005 West Worley Street. The event is part of a monthly series of that features
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East Walnut Street closure in Columbia moved to Thursday and Friday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A street closure on East Walnut Street that was announced last week has been moved to Thursday and Friday, according to a press release from the City of Columbia Public Works. East Walnut Street will be closed Thursday and Friday between North College Avenue and Old Highway 63 North in order for
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Five suspects involved in various murder cases set to face Boone County judges
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ.) Five people charged in various murders around Boone County are set to face a judge today. The first murder suspect is set to appear at the Boone County courthouse at 10 a.m. Isaiah Charles Brunson is facing second-degree murder in the death of 19-year-old Jermaine Spain. Some may recall Brunson’s case which happened
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May is national moving month: How to avoid scams and understand renting laws
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) May highlights the peak of moving season as many people graduate college and move to a new home or apartment. But before packing up your belongings, you should be aware of Missouri laws regarding moving and scams. When signing a new lease there are several things that you should be included under
Continue Reading Columbia to hear an update on the future of GO COMO bus routes
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia City Council is scheduled to meet at city hall on Monday at 7:00 p.m. to discuss agenda items including a report on the future of GO COMO bus routes. In their most recent update, GO COMO is suggesting that combining routes would be the best option as they are still short
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Death investigation underway after body found at downtown parking garage
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Editor’s note: This copy was changed to reflect investigation into manner of death is ongoing. Columbia Police blocked off a section of Walnut Street next to the Fifth and Walnut parking garage for several hours Saturday. Witnesses told ABC 17 they saw a man perched outside the perimeter fence on the top
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Law enforcement to increase presence as graduation ceremonies and events take place in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Downtown Columbia is expected to be busy over the weekend as several colleges and universities across Mid-Missouri will hold graduation ceremonies along with other events taking place such as Summerfest. As with any other busy weekend, law enforcement says they will have an increased number of officers out to make sure that everyone
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Motion for continuance granted for man accused of murdering baby
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man accused of killing his child and abandoning the corpse had his trial delayed on Friday. Staffone Fountain, 30, of Independence, is charged with first-degree murder and abandoning a corpse. He is being held without bond in the Boone County Jail. A pre-trial conference was initially set for Friday. A joint
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As students graduate, experts say employers’ hiring projections significantly lower than fall
May is when thousands of students across the country will graduate from universities, including here in Columbia.
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Columbia man pleads guilty to kidnapping, sentenced to seven years
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia plan pleaded guilty on Friday to kidnapping and other charges and was sentenced to seven years in the Missouri Department of Corrections. William Jacob Pope, 42, pleaded guilty to kidnapping, tampering with a motor vehicle and in another case pleaded guilty to property damage and harassment. He is credited with
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Arrest report names CPD officers, man on ground seen in weekend video in front of Harpo’s
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia Police Department arrest report gives the names of two officers under investigation and a man who was arrested early Sunday outside of a Downtown bar. A video was recorded by a resident showing officers attempting to detain a man who was on the ground. One police officer could be seen
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University of Missouri to hold several graduation ceremonies for class of 2023
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ.) After this weekend, thousands of Mizzou students will begin their next new chapter in their journey as spring commencements get underway at the University of Missouri. The university says 6,019 students will be awarded degrees and honorary awards will be given to an accomplished orthopedic surgeon and a philanthropist. This year alone, there
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Large police presence seen on Claudell Lane in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) There is a large police presence on Claudell Lane in Columbia. An ABC 17 News reporter on Thursday afternoon saw 14 Columbia Police Department vehicles at Columbia Square Apartments, including one K-9. Police told ABC 17 News that evidence of shots being fired was collected and there was property damage seen. The
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More charged in relation to Plush Lounge parking lot shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A second man has been charged with murder in connection to a shooting at the Plush Lounge parking lot early Sunday morning that left one dead and four others hurt. Justin Lamarr Simpson, 40, is charged with second-degree murder, armed criminal action, unlawful possession of a gun and attempted unlawful use of
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Police: ‘Confrontation’ led to one round being fired near church
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) There is a large police presence near a church in in the 1800 block of Towne Drive as law enforcement investigates a burglary alarm Thursday afternoon. A Columbia police lieutenant told ABC 17 News that an argument led to one round being fired from a gun at a church. “They learned that
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