'Crime crisis': Stephens College athlete killed in shooting, raising alarm for nearby University of Missouri

'Crime crisis': Stephens College athlete killed in shooting, raising alarm for nearby University of Missouri

Aiyanna Williams was a student athlete at Stephens College. Saturday's shooting has raised concerns for students at the University of Missouri.

(LISTEN): Dr. Choi says Missouri Governor Kehoe to convene meeting to find solutions for Columbia crime

The UM System President says Columbia has a crime crisis and that it’s time to act. UM System President Dr. Mun Choi held a Monday press conference with reporters at Columbia’s Jesse Hall, following this weekend’s deadly triple shooting downtown. Three people were shot in downtown Columbia early Saturday morning near Ninth and Broadway (September 27, 2025 photo courtesy of CPD’s Facebook page) The shooting has drawn the attention of Missouri’s g…