(COLUMBIA, MO) ~ Columbia Police responded to a shots fired call on the evening of June 15 in the area of East Broadway and Old 63. Upon arrival, officers discovered 18-year-old Zarian Simpson of Columbia with a gunshot wound. Emergency Medical Services provided treatment at the scene before transporting Simpson to a local hospital. Sadly, Simpson later succumbed to his injuries and his next of kin have been notified.

Following an investigation, police detectives arrested a juvenile on charges of second-degree murder, first-degree robbery, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon in connection with the shooting. The case is still ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652.

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For those who wish to remain anonymous, they can provide information through CrimeStoppers at 573.875.8477 or by visiting http://www.p3tips.com/899. If the information provided leads to an arrest, there is a possibility of receiving a cash reward up to $2,500. The case number for this incident is 2025-005471.

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