01/18/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/18/2026 22:00
600 E. Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 18, 2026
CONTACT: Colin Imhoff
Public Information Specialist
Columbia Police Department
City of Columbia
235.202.9030
[email protected]
At about 8:15 p.m. on Jan. 18, Columbia Police responded to a shots-fired call at the 1400 block of Ridgemont Court. Officers arrived on the scene and located a male with life-threatening gunshot wounds.
Officers provided medical treatment until emergency medical services arrived and transported the victim to a local hospital. At this time, CPD has nobody in custody, but there is no known active threat to the community.
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 2026-000551
City of Columbia Vision
Columbia is the best place for everyone to live, work, learn and play.
City of Columbia Mission
To serve the public equitably through democratic, transparent and efficient government.
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