(COLUMBIA, MO) ~ Columbia Police responded to a report of an assault in progress on Richardson Street at approximately 12:07 p.m. on Tuesday. According to initial information, two individuals were involved in a physical altercation and one person was stabbed.

Upon arrival, officers immediately detained one individual and provided emergency medical care to the injured party. EMS and Columbia Fire Department personnel also arrived on the scene to assist with medical treatment. The injured person was transported to the hospital in critical condition.

The suspect, identified as 44-year-old Grant Buxton of Columbia, was arrested by Columbia Police for first-degree assault, armed criminal action, and felony possession of narcotics.

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This incident is currently under investigation and anyone with information is urged to contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through CrimeStoppers at 573.875.8477 or online at http://www.p3tips.com/899. If the information provided leads to an arrest, the tipster may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,500.

This case has been assigned number 2026-003668 and more details can be found in the previous press release issued by the City of Columbia on their website. The charges against Buxton fall under Missouri Statutes 565.050 for first-degree assault, 571.015 for armed criminal action, and 579.015 for felony possession of narcotics.

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