Columbia Police say the female victim who was shot this weekend near North 8th Street and Walnut downtown is reportedly in stable condition at a local hospital.
Saturday’s shooting happened at about 2:30 am.
Columbia Police say they’ve made two arrests: they are seeking unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action charges against 28-year-old Demarquen Allen of Columbia. CPD has also arrested 23-year-old Iseah Jackson of Columbia for felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a controlled substance and delivery of a controlled substance. Allen is currently being held without bond in the Boone County jail, while Jackson is not listed on the jail roster.
Online records from the Missouri Department of Corrections show Jackson is currently on parole for involuntary manslaughter.
Columbia Police describe their investigation as ongoing and encourage anyone with information to call Crimestoppers at (573) 875-TIPS. You can call that number anonymously.