Skip to Content
Columbia

Community members release balloons in honor of slain teen

balloons 6-20-25
Jerunek Morris/KMIZ
People huddled together Friday, June 20, 2025, at Cosmo Park in Columbia prior to releasing balloons to honor Zarian Simpson.
Balloon 2
Olivia Hayes/KMIZ
Dozens of people gathered Friday, June 20, 2025, at Cosmo Park in Columbia to honor the life of Zarian Simpson. Several people released balloons to honor the teen.
By
Published 10:23 AM

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Dozens of people gathered Friday night at Cosmo Park in Columbia to honor a teenager who died in a shooting this past weekend.

Zarian Simpson died in a shooting on Sunday, June 15 during an armed robbery. Two juveniles were arrested, along with Steven Paden, 34.  

Friends and family started gathering at Cosmo Park around 7 p.m. Balloons were let go shortly before 10 p.m.

Article Topic Follows: Columbia

Jump to comments ↓

Ryan Shiner

Related Articles

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

ABC 17 News is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.

Skip to content