A quiet neighborhood in Columbia was disrupted by gunfire on a Saturday afternoon, leaving two individuals dead and another injured. The victims were identified as 46-year-old John Bidle, who died at the scene, and 51-year-old Stacie Wright, who succumbed to her injuries after being transported to a hospital. A third victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Columbia Police Department, as reported by WSMV.
Captain Brian Adams from the Columbia Police Department’s Investigations Division stated that a 46-year-old man is in custody, charged with two counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted first-degree murder. The charges were mentioned by WKRN, which also alluded to the possibility of additional charges following the conclusion of the investigation. Despite the arrest, police urge the community to come forth with any information that might aid the ongoing investigation.
The shooting unfolded in the Grove Park neighborhood on Somerset Lane, described by residents as tight-knit and peaceful. Neighbor Brenda Holsinger, in a WSMV interview, relayed her distress, particularly for the children in the area, “When we heard about it, we honestly were just hoping and praying there was no children involved”. Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder appealed to the public on Facebook, urging people to pray for the families affected and to show that such events do not define the community, as noted by both WKRN and NewsChannel 5…