City of Columbia Missouri Police Department

600 E. Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 2, 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]

Columbia police investigate homicide at Cosmopolitan Recreation Area Park, 1615 W. Business Loop, Nov 2

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

At approximately 6 p.m. on Nov. 2, Columbia police responded to a report of shots fired at Cosmopolitan Recreation Area Park, 1615 W. Business Loop. 

Upon arrival, CPD rendered aid to a victim until medics arrived to provide additional medical assistance. The victim was pronounced dead on scene as a result of suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.

At this time, the victim has been identified. His name will be released pending notification of next of kin. 

There is no suspect information or vehicle information available.

This is an 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 2020-010525



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