City of Columbia Missouri Police Department

600 E. Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 23, 2016

CONTACT: Officer Latisha Stroer
Public Information Officer
(573) 874-7448
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SHOOTING IN THE 1500 BLOCK OF SYLVAN LANE

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                                       SHOOTING IN THE 1500 BLOCK OF SYLVAN LANE

On 9/23/16 at 10:23 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of Sylvan Lane in reference to a shots heard.

Officers arrived on scene and located a black male victim in his late 20's to early 30's with a gunshot wound.  The victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for his injuries.

Witnesses on the scene described seeing a black male suspect running eastbound from Sylvan Lane.  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: SYLVAN @ WHITEGATE

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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