City of Columbia Missouri Police Department

600 E. Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 23, 2017

CONTACT: Bryana Larimer
Public Information Officer
(573) 817-5049
[email protected]

Update - Shooting in the 1300 block of Dawn Ridge Road

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

The male shot yesterday in the 1300 block of Dawn Ridge Road has been identified as Cameron Scott Caruthers, 28, of Columbia. After transport to a local hospital, Caruthers was pronounced dead.

The second male, located on scene upon officers' arrival, was detained for questioning and has since been released. Detectives have determined this shooting stemmed from a disturbance between people known to one another. Preliminary information shows robbery does not appear to be a motive for the shooting. The investigation is on-going.

Anyone with any information regarding this incident, please contact the Columbia Police Department at (573) 874-7652, or call CrimeStoppers at (573) 875-TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.

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Location: Dawn Ridge Road @ Clark Lane

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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