01/04/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/04/2026 23:27
600 E. Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 4, 2026
CONTACT: Colin Imhoff
Public Information Specialist
Columbia Police Department
City of Columbia
235.202.9030
[email protected]
At about 9:03 p.m. on Jan. 4, Columbia Police responded to a shots fired call at the 4800 block of Clark Lane.
Three victims were shot during the incident. They sustained life-threatening injuries and were transported to a local hospital. We have a suspect in custody and believe there is no outstanding danger to the public.
The Columbia Police Department thanks the residents in the area for your patience as we continue to investigate the scene. We would also like to thank the other agencies that assisted with this incident.
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.
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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