Jefferson City police investigate burglary that ends with gunfire

Published November 2, 2026 7:48 AM

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Jefferson City Police responded to a burglary that ended with shots fired Sunday night.

According to a JCPD press release, officers responded to the 1100 block of East Miller St. for reports of a burglary around 7:39 p.m. Sunday.

The owner of the home found an unknown person inside, causing the homeowner to fire a weapon. There were no injuries and the suspect ran from the scene before officers arrived.

Officers searched the area but could not find the suspect.

The incident is under investigation by JCPD's Criminal Investigations Division.

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Jazsmin Halliburton

Jazsmin Halliburton joined ABC 17 News as a multimedia journalist in October 2023.

She is a graduate of the A.Q. Miller School master’s program at Kansas State University.

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