19-year-old Shot and Killed in Columbia, Suspect Sought

Boone County authorities are investigating the shooting death of a 19-year-old.

The sheriff's department said deputies were called to a subdivision southwest of Columbia Monday night after gunshots were heard.

Responding officers found 19-year-old Jakob Cole, of Columbia, suffering from gunshot wounds. He died later at a hospital.

No other information was released. Authorities continue to look for a suspect.