City of Columbia Missouri Police Department

600 E. Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 21, 2019

CONTACT: Steven Sapp
Community Relations Director
City of Columbia
573.874.7257
[email protected]

UPDATE: Arrest made in relation to homicide of E'quan Spain

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

Columbia Police arrested Michael L. Anderson III, 28, of Columbia on Friday, Sept. 20, in connection to the homicide of E'quan Spain, 19, of Columbia on Saturday, Sept. 14.  

Anderson was arrested on charges of Unlawful use of a weapon, Armed criminal action and Murder - 2nd degree. 

Anderson was remanded to the custody of the Boone County Jail. 

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to please contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652 or Crimestoppers at 573.875.TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.


Case number: 2019-009640


Original Press Release(s):

Columbia Police investigate two homicides

https://www.como.gov/CMS/pressreleases/view.php?id=6344



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City of Columbia Mission
To serve the public equitably through democratic, transparent and efficient government.

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