Skyler Mathew Barr arrested in Columbia after July 4 shooting
Columbia Police arrested 30-year-old Skyler Mathew Barr on July 7, 2026, in connection with a July 4 shooting; he faces attempted homicide and multiple weapons-related charges.
On July 7, 2026 at about 11:41 a.m., Columbia Police took 30-year-old Skyler Mathew Barr into custody on a warrant related to a July 4 shooting. Barr faces charges including Attempted Criminal Homicide, aggravated assault/attempt to cause serious bodily injury, multiple firearms violations, discharge of a firearm into an occupied structure, reckless endangerment, criminal mischief and other offenses; he was arraigned and is expected to face additional charges. Authorities say the incident is isolated; bond was set at $200,000.