UPDATE - ARREST MADE IN DOUBLE SHOOTING ON THE CONNECTOR

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

Columbia Police detectives have arrested Denico Sanchez Crawley, 30, of Columbia in relation to yesterday's double shooting on the I-70/Highway 63 connector. 

Detectives determined Crawley was traveling in a vehicle that approached the victims' vehicle while both were on the connector. Crawley fired rounds towards the driver's side of the victims' vehicle striking the two victims. Crawley and the female victim were previously in an intimate relationship.

Officers located Crawley inside a vehicle in the 2900 block of Paris Road where he was detained without incident. Upon detaining Crawley, officers observed marijuana in plain view inside the vehicle. A search of the vehicle located a baggie containing approximately 3.94 grams of cocaine wedged between the front passenger seat and the center console. 

Crawley was arrested on 6/26/17 at 4:30 p.m. in the 2900 block of Paris Road for Felony Armed Criminal Action, Felony Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Felony Domestic Assault in the First Degree, and Felony First Degree Assault with bonds to be set by the Court, and Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance with a $4500.00 bond.

The female victim, 22, and male victim, 25, are reported to be in stable condition. No other information is available at this time.

2017-006654

2017-006655

Location: 2900 Route B