Columbia

Wanted: Armed and Dangerous Desmond Coleman Eludes Capture with Family’s Help in Columbia Shooting Case

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COLUMBIA, S.C. — Authorities are seeking assistance from the community to locate a man linked to a fatal shooting at a local gas station early Wednesday morning. Desmond Alonzo Coleman, 29, is currently the subject of an active manhunt, facing charges of murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. The shooting occurred … Read more

Shooting: Columbia Police Officers Cleared of Charges in Fatal Encounter with Murder Suspect

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COLUMBIA, Mo. — No criminal charges will be brought against four police officers involved in the fatal shooting of a man suspected of murder. The incident occurred on Feb. 1 when officers responded to a request for assistance from Moberly police. According to a letter from Callaway County Prosecuting Attorney Sandra Colhour, the four officers—Zachary … Read more

Tragedy: Columbia Community Reacts to Shooting Deaths of Two Teenagers in Recent Violence

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Columbia, Mo. — The community is mourning the tragic loss of two young lives following separate shootings over the past month. Both victims were 18 years old, raising questions about violence and the safety of youth in the area. Rev. James Gray expressed his heartbreak over the recent killing of 18-year-old Zarian Simpson alongside the … Read more

Tragedy: Former Terre Haute Resident Among Victims in Columbia, Tennessee Neighborhood Attack

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Columbia, Tennessee — A tragic incident on May 31 has left a former resident of Terre Haute dead, alongside another victim, after a brutal attack in a neighborhood. Stacie Lynn Malone Wright, 51, was identified as one of the deceased. Authorities confirmed that another victim, a neighbor named John Bidle, also lost his life during … Read more

Murder for Profit: Springfield Couple Pleads Not Guilty in Gruesome Columbia Homicide Case

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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Two individuals accused in the high-profile murder case of a Columbia man entered not guilty pleas during their court appearance on Tuesday. Michael Birnbaum, 28, and his partner Kayley Birnbaum, 35, both residents of Springfield, face charges of first-degree murder and armed criminal action in connection with the June 2021 death of … Read more

Shooting Claims Life of 18-Year-Old in Columbia Neighborhood Amid Street Altercation

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COLUMBIA, Mo. — A fatal shooting in a residential area has left a community shaken, following the death of an 18-year-old man on Tuesday evening. The incident took place on North Frideriki Drive, prompting a swift response from emergency services. According to Brian Leer, a spokesperson for the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, the victim was … Read more

College Student’s Killer in South Carolina Tied to Extensive Criminal Record

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COLUMBIA, SC – A devastating shooting in Columbia, South Carolina, has left a community in mourning and a family searching for justice. Logan, a 22-year-old college student, was visiting friends when she was tragically killed in what police are calling a random act of violence. The alleged shooter, Alexander Dickey, 30, is no stranger to … Read more

Murder of Waxhaw College Student Sparks Outrage After Columbia Home Invasion Tragedy

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Waxhaw, North Carolina — A tragic break-in has resulted in the murder of a college student in Columbia, leaving the community reeling. Friends and family are mourning the loss of Lauren Anderson, a 21-year-old rising junior. Anderson was found shot early in the morning after an intruder entered her off-campus residence. Authorities reported that the … Read more

Search for Suspect in Double Shooting Continues as Community Grieves Fallen Columbia County Deputy

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Columbia County, Ga. — Authorities are intensifying their search for a suspect involved in a double shooting that claimed the life of a sheriff’s deputy, marking a tragic period for law enforcement in the region. The suspect was reportedly driving a camper while towing another vehicle, and investigators believe he may still be inside the … Read more

Teen’s Killing: Fourth Suspect Arrested as Shooter Remains at Large in Columbia

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Columbia, Maryland – Howard County police made progress in the case of the fatal shooting of a teenager in Columbia with the recent arrest of a fourth suspect. Jeremiah Robinson, 20, faces first- and second-degree murder charges in connection with the incident. The alleged shooter, identified as Jemik Parker, 16, remains at large, prompting an … Read more