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Columbia motorist killed in head-on collision on Stadium Boulevard

September 28, 2023 By Brian Hauswirth

Columbia Police have identified the motorist who was killed in a horrific head-on collision late Tuesday night on Stadium Boulevard.

CPD investigators say the incident happened at about 11:10 pm, when the driver of a GMC Sierra crossed the centerline into eastbound Stadium, hitting a Mazda driven by 64-year-old John Searle of Columbia head-on. Mr. Searle, who was wearing a safety belt, was pronounced dead later at a local hospital.

CPD says the Sierra’s driver suffered critical injuries. That driver’s name has not been released by Columbia Police.

Columbia Police describe their investigation as ongoing, saying more information may be released later. The crash happened near the Stadium and West Boulevard.

UPDATE: Columbia murder suspect to be arraigned at 1

September 26, 2023 By Brian Hauswirth

A Columbia man charged with Sunday’s shooting death of a three-year-old child will be arraigned this afternoon at the Boone County Courthouse.

Boone County prosecutor Roger Johnson has charged 28-year-old Larry Brownlee Jr. with second degree murder, armed criminal action and unlawful possession of a firearm.

Brownlee’s initial appearance is set for 1 pm, before Judge Stephanie Morrell. He’ll be arraigned via video from the Boone County jail. He’s jailed without bond.

Columbia Police say the three-year-old was shot in the torso Sunday afternoon, and later died at an area hospital.

Columbia murder suspect expected to be arraigned today

September 26, 2023 By Brian Hauswirth

Columbia Police have captured a convicted felon charged with shooting and killing a three-year-old child Sunday afternoon.

CPD investigators located 28-year-old Larry Brownlee Jr. Monday afternoon in Columbia. Boone County prosecutor Roger Johnson tells our news partner KMIZ that Brownlee is charged with second degree murder, armed criminal action and unlawful possession of a firearm.

Brownlee is expected to be arraigned this afternoon in Boone County Circuit Court, via video from the jail. He’s being held without bond in the Boone County jail, according to the Sheriff’s department website.

Columbia Police say the three-year-old was shot in the torso Sunday afternoon, and later died at an area hospital.

UPDATE: child shot on Sunday in Columbia dies; suspect is being sought

September 25, 2023 By Brian Hauswirth

Columbia Police say the three-year-old child who was shot in the torso Sunday afternoon in north Columbia has died at an area hospital.

Columbia Police are seeking second degree murder charges this morning against 28-year-old Larry Brownlee, who has a criminal record. Brownlee has not been captured, and authorities are urging you to not approach him if you see him.

CPD investigators say a shots fired call came out at about 2:15 pm Sunday near Leeway and Blue Ridge, which is north of the Paris road Gerbes. Columbia Police say the occupants of the vehicle that crashed shortly after that were the child, the child’s mother and an adult male. CPD says the adults were rushing the child to the fire station when the vehicle crashed. Columbia Police transported the child to an area hospital, and a citizen transported the two adults to the hospital.

Anyone with information on the incident should call Columbia Crimestoppers at (573) 875-TIPS. Your identity will be protected.

CPD: No arrests yet in Monday evening’s shooting in northeast Columbia

August 29, 2023 By Brian Hauswirth

Columbia Police need your help in solving Monday evening’s shooting in the 2200 block of Ballenger lane, near Arena Liquor.

CPD has announced on its Facebook page that a juvenile suffered non-life threatening injuries in the incident, which happened at about 8:40 pm. Columbia Police investigators say the juvenile was transported to a local hospital for treatment. CPD says there is no suspect information to share at this time.

ABC-17’s Mitch Kaminski from our news partner KMIZ says police tape was up in Arena Liquor’s parking lot. Mr. Kaminski saw at least 12 CPD vehicles in the area.

CPD encourages anyone with information to call Columbia Crimestoppers at (573) 875-TIPS.