Columbia, Missouri, experiences a violent weekend marked by multiple shootings, including a critical incident at Cosmo Park, where a flurry of shots injured several individuals. Two men are arrested following a separate shooting in downtown Columbia, while another shooting occurs in Callaway County, resulting in one death and additional injuries.
This spike in gun violence raises pressing questions about the safety and image of Columbia, as residents express increasing concerns over crime levels in the area. ABC17 is inviting community input through a poll to gauge public sentiment on whether this trend is altering perceptions of the city’s character.
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