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<p style="font-size: 120%; margin-top: -5px; font-weight:bold;">February 9, 2024</p>
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<br />Christian Tabak
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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 Department releases statement following special prosecutor's decision in an officer-involved shooting, Aug. 4, 2023</h1>
<div class="content"><span style="padding-left: 50px;">(COLUMBIA, MO)</span> - On Feb. 9, the Columbia Police Department (CPD) received a copy of Callaway County Prosecuting Attorney Benjamin Miller’s decision related to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Aug. 4, 2023, resulting in the death of Marquis Rivera, 22, of Columbia. <br /><br />In the letter to the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP), Special Prosecutor Miller states that no charges will be filed against Columbia Police Department officers involved in the incident. <br /><br />Following CPD protocol, when an officer-involved shooting results in a death, immediately after the event an independent investigation is conducted by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Miller was appointed special prosecutor at the request of the Boone County prosecuting attorney. <br /><br />"A loss of life is tragic to so many people, especially family and friends," Columbia Police Chief Jill Schlude said. "Ou
r department would like to extend its condolences to everyone affected, and I urge our community to come together and support each other during this difficult time."<br /><br />A copy of Prosecuting Attorney Miller’s letter is attached.<br /> <br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Case Number 2023-007161</strong></div>
<br /><strong>Previous Press Release(s) / Community Briefing(s):<br /></strong><br />Columbia Police release information regarding officer-involved shooting in the 300 block of Campusview Drive, Aug. 4<br /><br />https://www.como.gov/CMS/pressreleases/view.php?id=8527</div>
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