Man Charged After Firing Gun in Columbia | Jefferson City News

A 29-year-old man in Columbia faces upgraded charges after allegedly firing a gun in a downtown parking lot, now accused of unlawful weapon use — despite not being legally allowed to possess one. The incident, which occurred Sunday near Fifth and Cherry streets, involved an argument that escalated into gunfire, leaving no injuries but sparking a major investigation into how he obtained the firearm. Johnson is jailed with a $250K bond as authorities dig deeper into the confrontation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/818489b47ba16a62