June 2, 2025 – On Saturday, May 31, at approximately 3:07 pm Columbia Police responded to the 3000 Block of Somerset Lane in reference to a shooting incident. Upon arrival, officers located three individuals who sustained gunshot wounds.
John Bidle, 46 years of age, was pronounced deceased on the scene.
Stacie Wright, 51 years of age, was transported to Vanderbilt Medical Center where she passed away during surgery. A third victim was also transported to Vanderbilt with non-life-threatening injuries.
The offender, a 46-year-old male, was taken into custody at the scene and is being charged with two counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted first-degree murder. Investigators are still processing the scene, conducting interviews and combing through information. Other charges are likely at the conclusion of this investigation.
The Columbia Police Department extends its thoughts and prayers to the families of the victims and all who were impacted by this tragic incident.
Source: Columbia Police
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