April Joann Brooks murdered or death by force in Columbia, Missouri.

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April Joann Brooks, aged 42, was found dead on November 14, 2022, in Columbia, Missouri. The Columbia Police Department was dispatched to the 2700 block of Blue Ridge Road around 6:45 a.m. after receiving a report of a vehicle running with a possibly deceased driver inside. Upon arrival, officers discovered Brooks' body in the vehicle, and she had suffered a fatal gunshot wound.

The investigation quickly led to the arrest of Montez L. Williams, a 31-year-old man from Columbia. Williams wa ...Read More

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KOMU 8: Court documents: Child was inside vehicle when woman was shot and killed in north Columbia

ABC17NEWS: Investigators: Columbia homicide victim, suspected killer were arguing in car before shooting - ABC17NEWS

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Victim Details

name

April Joann Brooks

gender

Female

race

White / Caucasian

city

Columbia

state

Date of Death

2022-11-14

Age at Death

First Name

April

Last Name

Joann Brooks

Last Updated

11/14/2025

April Joann Brooks
Death by Force

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April Joann Brooks Death by Force

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April Joann Brooks
Death by Force