Boone County Prosecuting Attorney Roger Johnson said Wednesday evening he is launching an internal review of cases involving weapon offenses in downtown Columbia.

Johnson was involved in talks with city leaders in Columbia, including Mayor Barbara Buffaloe and UM System President Mun Choi, regarding downtown safety and violent crime following a Saturday shooting on East Broadway that left one person dead and two others injured.

Stephens College senior Aiyanna Williams died Sunday after being struck by gunfire in the incident. A man from Florida has been arrested and charged with felonies including second-degree murder.

A news release from Johnson's office said the review will also include trespass, peace disturbance and misdemeanor assault.

Johnson's announcement is the latest annou

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