City of Columbia, MO
04/22/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/22/2026 10:21
Columbia Police responded to a stabbing in the 200 block of Unity Drive, April 21
600 E. Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 22, 2026
CONTACT: Jenny Hopper
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Columbia Police Department
City of Columbia
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Columbia Police responded to a stabbing in the 200 block of Unity Drive, April 21
(COLUMBIA, MO) - At approximately 5:34 p.m., officers responded to a report of a threat with a weapon in the 200 block of Unity Drive.
Upon their arrival, officers found a juvenile victim who had been stabbed. Officers administered emergency medical care until EMS arrived. The victim was then transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
One juvenile was arrested for first-degree assault and armed criminal action. There are no outstanding suspects at this time.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652. To provide information without leaving your name or number, call CrimeStoppers at 573.875.8477. If you provide information to Crimestoppers that leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,500.
Case number 2026-003566
Upon their arrival, officers found a juvenile victim who had been stabbed. Officers administered emergency medical care until EMS arrived. The victim was then transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
One juvenile was arrested for first-degree assault and armed criminal action. There are no outstanding suspects at this time.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652. To provide information without leaving your name or number, call CrimeStoppers at 573.875.8477. If you provide information to Crimestoppers that leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,500.
Case number 2026-003566
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To serve the public equitably through democratic, transparent and efficient government.
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