Update: Columbia Police arrest suspects in shooting on Clark Lane

Columbia Police have arrested Chase Ricketts, 19, of Columbia, and a juvenile male in connection with a June 24 shooting on Clark Lane.

Police officers arrested Ricketts on the charge of felony tampering with physical evidence. The juvenile male was taken into custody on charges of first-degree robbery, first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action.

At about 4:05 p.m. on June 24, Columbia Police responded to two shots-fired calls in the 5100 block of Clark Lane and in the 1300 block of Godas Drive. Police investigators later determined that there was only one shooting incident with two victims, and it occurred at the Clark Lane location.

Police officers located a juvenile male with a gunshot wound, and he was taken by ambulance to a local hospital. Minutes later an adult male with gunshot wounds was located in the 400 block of Keene Street after being taken there by a personal vehicle. He also was taken by ambulance to a local hospital. Both victims sustained injuries that were not life threatening.

Columbia Police continue to investigate this incident. Anyone with information 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 2026-005872

Previous release

Columbia Police respond to shooting on Clark Lane

Missouri statutes

565.050 - First-degree assault

570.023 - First-degree robbery

571.015 - Armed criminal action

571.030 - Unlawful use of a weapon

575.100 - Tampering with physical evidence

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