On the evening of April 22, 2023, 31-year-old Sam Baldwin IV was critically wounded by gunfire in the 4300 block of West Bellview Drive on the outskirts of Columbia, Missouri. A 5-year-old child was also struck and suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Baldwin, a Black/African American male, was taken to the University of Missouri Healthcare Center and died there on April 25, 2023, after three days on life support.

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office opened a homicide investigation and investigators have said they believe multiple shooters were involved, indicating a coordinated attack. Law enforcement is asking anyone with information to contact the Boone County Sheriff’s Department or CrimeStoppers.

If anyone knew Sam, witnessed the April 22 shooting, or has information about the people involved, please contact the authorities with what you know.