Man pleads guilty to four felonies in connection with March 2025 shooting

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A Columbia man has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after pleading guilty to four felonies on Monday.

Elijah Butler, 19, pleaded guilty to first-degree stalking, unlawful use of a weapon, first-degree property damage and drug possession. He was given credit for time served. He originally faced an additional charge of armed criminal action.

Butler was accused of firing six shots at a home in Columbia. Police noted in court documents that they saw bullet holes in the residence, previous reporting indicates.

Court documents in previous reporting allege Butler made threatening texts to one of the victims prior to the shooting.