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Columbia police arrest teenager accused of robbery and threatening multiple victims with firearm

Columbia police arrested Keaveon Harris, 18, after officers responded to the 1000 block of Claudell Lane for two weapons-related incidents that were reported on Sunday.

Police said the investigation revealed that Harris threatened a woman, man, and four kids with a gun.

Officers said all four victims knew Harris.

Police said officers learned Harris had used a gun to threaten another child on Saturday.

Officers said Harris and two other suspects took an undisclosed amount of money and other items from one victim.

Police found Harris at a residence on Claudell. Officers said they searched the house and found two guns hidden under clothing.

Both of the weapons were identified by the initial victim as the guns used during the incident, according to police.

Harris was arrested on suspicion of robbery and unlawful use of a weapon.

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