City of Columbia Missouri Police Department

600 E. Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 6, 2020

CONTACT: Brittany Hilderbrand
Community Relations Specialist/Public Information Officer
Columbia Police Department
City of Columbia
573.874.7671
[email protected]

Jeff Pitts
Community Relations Specialist/Public Information Officer
Columbia Police Department
City of Columbia
573.817.5049
[email protected]

UPDATE: Columbia police detain 16 year-old juvenile in connection to the double homicide near Volunteer Drive and Grace Lane, July 5

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

Columbia police have detained a 16 year-old male in connection to the shooting resulting in a double homicide that took place near the area of Volunteer Drive and Grace Lane, July 5. 

The suspect has been released to juvenile office authorities on charges of two counts second degree murder, two counts armed criminal action and two counts of unlawful use of a weapon. 

This is an active and ongoing investigation. There are no further details to provide at this time.

If you saw something or know something, say something. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to please contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652 or CrimeStoppers at 573.875.TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.

                                                                   
Case number 2020-005792

Previous Press Release(s): 


Columbia Police investigate overnight shooting and double homicide in Volunteer Drive and Grace Lane area, July 5

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