Two Arrested in Downtown Columbia Shooting That Left Woman Injured

Two suspects were arrested in connection with a shooting in downtown Columbia following an incident reported at 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, as a 36-year-old woman recovered from life-threatening injuries, according to KOMU.

The Response Near Eighth and Walnut

The shooting drew a heavy law enforcement presence to the heart of the city early Saturday morning. KOMU 8 crews observed roughly 15 Columbia Police Department vehicles and multiple fire trucks responding to the intersection of Eighth Street and Walnut Street. Officers arriving at the scene heard gunshots, located shell casings, and found the wounded victim receiving medical assistance before she was transported to a local hospital.

At 3:35 a.m., CPD Lieutenant Anthony Bowne stated that no suspects were yet in custody as officers continued searching the surrounding area. By Saturday night, the Columbia Police Department confirmed that two arrests had been made in connection with the downtown violence.

Suspects and Charges Filed

Police identified the two arrested men and the specific charges filed against them in a Saturday evening news release:

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Demarquen Allen, 28: Arrested for unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action. Online records showed him being held without bond at the Boone County Jail as of Saturday night.
Iseah Jackson, 23: Arrested for being a felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a controlled substance, and delivery of a controlled substance. Jackson was not listed on the Boone County Jail roster on Saturday night.

Authorities confirmed that the victim, initially suffering from life-threatening injuries, has stabilized while continuing her recovery at the hospital.