(COLUMBIA, MO) ~ In the early hours of July 26, a large disturbance involving multiple individuals fighting broke out near Ninth and East Walnut streets in Columbia, Missouri. Columbia Police Department officers on patrol in the area were alerted to the situation at 1:24 a.m. and immediately called for backup.

As additional officers arrived on the scene, seven people were arrested on various charges. These included peace disturbance by fighting, third-degree assault (felony) against a special victim (a police officer), resisting arrest, and an outstanding warrant.

During the altercation, one officer was struck in the head and was evaluated by medical personnel. Fortunately, they did not require hospitalization. The individual responsible for assaulting the officer was arrested on a charge of felony assault against a special victim. Another person attempted to flee but was apprehended after a brief chase.

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The individuals who were arrested have been identified as Kaye'yanna Jacobs, Ja'vonika Triplett, Ja'jazania Houston, Deasia Houston, Tinoz'shia Harris, Ariana Jones, and Shawn Henderson. Each person is facing different charges related to their involvement in the disturbance.

Due to exposure to pepper spray during the incident, medical personnel assisted with decontamination at CPD headquarters. However, all those arrested declined further medical treatment.

According to CPD policy, every use of force by officers must be reviewed through the chain of command. As such, a thorough review has already begun in this case and will include reports from available sources such as body-worn cameras and in-car camera footage.

The investigation into this incident is ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact the Columbia Police Department or CrimeStoppers anonymously. If any information leads to an arrest, there may be a cash reward of up to $2,500 available.

Case Number 2026-007068 remains open as CPD continues their efforts to gather all relevant information regarding this disturbance.

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