Columbia Police have arrested a man in connection with a shooting that occurred in downtown Columbia on Sunday. Deandre Denny, 28, of Columbia, faces charges of first-degree assault, armed criminal action, and unlawful possession of a firearm.

The incident took place shortly before 3 a.m. on Sunday in the 900 block of East Broadway. Officers responded to reports of shots fired in the area. After investigating the incident, police found the suspect and took him into custody without further incident.

This arrest comes as part of ongoing efforts by the Columbia Police Department to address gun violence in the city. The department continues to encourage residents with any information regarding violent crimes to contact them or to use anonymous tip lines such as CrimeStoppers.

The case is now proceeding through the legal system, with Denny being held at the Boone County Jail. Local authorities are emphasizing their commitment to public safety and urging community cooperation in preventing and solving violent crimes.