City of Columbia Missouri Police Department

600 E. Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 27, 2016

CONTACT: Officer Latisha Stroer
Public Information Officer
(573) 874-7448
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Homicide In The Area of Allen Street and LaSalle Place

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                                 HOMICIDE IN THE AREA OF ALLEN STREET AND LASALLE PLACE

On 7/27/16 at 7:50 p.m., officers were dispatched to shots fired in the area of Allen Street and Lasalle Place. Officers arrived on scene and located a male with a gunshot wound. The male victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead by medical personnel.

                                         

At this time, Columbia Police Department Detectives and the Forensic Evidence Team are on scene of the homicide gathering information and collecting evidence.

If anyone has any information about this incident, please contact the Columbia Police Department, or Crimestoppers at (573)875-TIPS to remain anonymous.

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