Columbia Police arrest suspect for shots fired on East Walnut Street

At about 1 a.m. Aug. 9, Columbia Police officers were on patrol in the 800 block of East Broadway when they heard shots fired in the immediate area. Officers observed the suspect, Tavan Eric Williams-Patrick, 20, of Columbia, holding a gun and attempting to place it on a sidewalk.

As Williams-Patrick tried to leave the scene on foot, police officers arrested him on charges of fourth-degree assault, armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful discharge of a firearm.

There were no known injuries or property damage.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652. To provide information without leaving your name or number, call CrimeStoppers at 573.875.8477 or visit http://www.p3tips.com/899. If you provide information to CrimeStoppers that leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,500.

Case Number 2026-007560

Missouri Statutes

565.056 - Assault in the fourth degree

571.015 - Armed criminal action

571.030 - Unlawful use of a weapon

571.031 - Unlawful discharge of a firearm

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