City of Columbia Missouri Police Department

600 E. Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 16, 2021

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

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

Columbia Police respond to a report of a shot fired in the 2900 block of Paris Road, Jan 16

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

Columbia Police officers responded to the 2900 block of Paris Road on Saturday, Jan. 16 at approximately 5:30 p.m., for a report of a shot fired. 

During the investigation, evidence was located that confirmed one shot was fired in the parking lot of American Freight Furniture and Mattress, 2900 Paris Road. There were no injuries or property damage caused from the gunshot. 

While collecting information on the scene, officers were able to identify the suspect and make phone contact with her, as she had left the scene prior to their arrival. It was confirmed that she was at a residence in the 2100 block of Carol Drive. 

The suspect refused to cooperate  with officers and due to the confirmation of a shot being fired at the previous location, the Columbia Police SWAT Team and Crisis Negotiations Team were requested to assist patrol officers, as the suspect was considered armed and dangerous. 

A CPD crisis negotiator made phone contact with the suspect, and she was safely taken into custody without any injuries.  

Paris M.Owens, 33, of Columbia, was arrested for 1st degree assault, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon. Owens will be remanded to the custody of the Boone County Jail.

This is an ongoing investigation. More information may become available at a later time.

If you know something, say something. Columbia Police are asking for your help. 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 2021-000571 



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To serve the public equitably through democratic, transparent and efficient government.

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