Crime - SquareOffs

Are Columbia city leaders doing enough to address violent crime?

Asked by ABC 17 News

239 Votes

Are Columbia city leaders doing enough to address violent crime?

11%

Yes Yes

89%

No No

11%

Yes

Columbia's mayor and police say they're taking steps to address violent crime after some high-profile incidents, including shootings downtown.

Columbia's mayor and police say they're taking steps to address violent crime after some high-profile incidents, including shootings downtown. Show Less

1 Comments

Max

Apparently they think they are. LOL

89%

No

Several shootings and shots-fired incidents have been reported in Columbia in the last few weeks. Two people were shot downtown over MU's Homecoming weekend.

Several shootings and shots-fired incidents have been reported in Columbia in the last few weeks. Two people were shot downtown over MU's Homecoming weekend. Show Less

2 Comments

Mannon Burks

I think the answer is a yes & a no....many of these drive by/downtown shootings are not 'random'....especially the drive by shootings into residences.....until the public & homeowners step up this will continue...whether its revenge I would bet the victims are aware of their enemies.sadly iinnocents

Max

The shootings have been mostly peaceful, except for times when someone got hit.

Was justice served in Ernest Johnson's execution?

Asked by ABC 17 News

574 Votes

Was justice served in Ernest Johnson's execution?

80%

Yes Yes

20%

No No

80%

Yes

Johnson killed three people in 1994 at a Casey's General Store in Columbia.

Johnson killed three people in 1994 at a Casey's General Store in Columbia. Show Less

5 Comments

Max

Yes, but 25 years late.

Jesper Kraul Jensen

If anyone, he deserved a deathpenalty. Why victimize the perpetrator ?

AlanandLeila Hoyt

Evil action have consequences. Per his statement, he is aware of the wrong he committed. I believe in the value of all human life-but justice is necessary in order to keep society functioning and safe. It is unfortunate he made a choice that resulted in the death of 4, including himself.

Steve TheBmann

I knew Fred Jones and he was as nice of a guy as you could meet. He was not a threat to anyone, and he had his own mental challenges. The murderer did not care. I'm sure Fred will forgive him and God will do the final judgement. No happiness in the execution, at least closure. Justice served.