Columbia Police respond to shots fired on Parker Street

At about 9:17 a.m. on Jan. 14, Columbia Police responded to a shots fired call at the 3300 block of Parker Street.

The investigation revealed that Travis Peterson, 44, of Columbia, was involved in a domestic disturbance and had shot a firearm. The shot did not strike anyone. Peterson then entered a residence and barricaded himself. After an hours-long standoff, Peterson exited the residence and was taken into custody without incident or injury.

Peterson was charged with domestic assault in the first degree, armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon, harassment in the first degree and resisting arrest.

The Columbia Police Department would like to thank the Columbia Fire Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol and Boone County Hospital for their assistance during this incident.

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 2026-000405

Missouri Statutes:

565.072. Domestic assault in the first degree

571.015. Armed criminal action

571.030. Unlawful use of weapons

565.090. Harassment in the first degree

575.150. Resisting arrest

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