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<p style="font-size: 120%; margin-top: -5px; font-weight:bold;">July 5, 2023</p>
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<br />Toni Messina
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<div style="font-size: 110%; line-height:150%;"><h1 style="clear:both; margin-top: 75px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 130%;">Columbia Police search for multiple suspects in connection to homicide investigation in the 3200 block of Dove Drive, June 26</h1>
<div class="content"><span style="padding-left: 50px;">(COLUMBIA, MO)</span> - Columbia Police are actively searching for Alqueze Jones, 19; Deljuan Turner, 19; Ja’shaun Barney, 18; and Deazes Turner, 21, all of Columbia. They are wanted in connection to the murder of Deshon Joseph Houston that occurred June 26 in the 3200 block of Dove Drive.<br /><br />Community members should not approach these individuals as they are considered armed and dangerous. If anyone has information related to their location or regarding the incident, contact us at 573.874.7652 or CrimeStoppers at 573.875.8477 to remain anonymous.<br /><br />The Columbia Police Department has already arrested Jajuan Crockett, 21; Damarkus Williams, 18; and Bryton Allen, 19, all of Columbia, in connection with this homicide investigation. Officers and detectives have been working nonstop since the murder to identify those involved and bring them to justice.<br /><br />At approximately 4:30 p.m. on June 26 off
icers responded to the 3200 block of Dove Drive for multiple reports of shots fired. Upon arriving at the scene officers located an adult male, later identified as Houston, 33, of Columbia with an apparent gunshot wound. He was determined to be deceased at the scene. We extend our condolences to Houston’s family and friends.<br /><br />A suspect vehicle was identified through the investigation and was later found wrecked in the 3800 block of West Gibbs Road. Witnesses reported seeing multiple subjects leave the scene.<br /><br />We are thankful for the support of community members who have provided information related to this investigation, as well as the assistance of the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, Jefferson City Police Department, the Missouri State Highway Patrol and other agencies.<br /><br />This is an ongoing investigation and more information may be available at a later time. If you know something about this incident, call CPD at 573.874.7652 or CrimeSt
oppers at 573.875.8477 to remain anonymous. Thanks for helping keep Columbia safe by sharing what you know.<br /><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Case number 2023-005837</strong></div></div>
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