City of Columbia Missouri Police Department

600 E. Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 30, 2016

CONTACT: Officer Latisha Stroer
Public Information Officer
(573) 874-7448
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SHOOTING IN THE 100 BLOCK OF THIRD AVENUE

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                                      SHOOTING IN THE 100 BLOCK OF THIRD AVENUE

On 8/30/16 at 1:06 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Third Avenue in reference to a gunshot wound.

Officers arrived on scene and located a male subject with a gunshot wound.  The male was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for a non-life threatening injury.  Officers searched the residence and located no one else inside.  The area schools were temporarily locked down for approximately 30 minutes.

There is no suspect information at this time and the investigation is ongoing.

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


Location: THIRD AVENUE @ GRAND AVENUE

City of Columbia Vision
Columbia is the best place for everyone to live, work, learn and play.

City of Columbia Mission
To serve the public equitably through democratic, transparent and efficient government.

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