City of Columbia Missouri Police Department

600 E. Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 18, 2016

CONTACT: Bryana Larimer
Public Information Officer
(573) 817-5049
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Update - Shooting in the 700 block of Spencer Avenue

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

Last night, approximately 40 minutes after officers located a male, 20, with a  gunshot wound in the 700 block of Spencer Avenue, a second male, 23, with a gunshot wound to his leg arrived by personal vehicle to a local hospital.

Columbia Police detectives have determined that both male subjects were connected to the shooting that occurred in the 700 block of Spencer Avenue. Both subjects were treated at the hospital for their injuries and have been released from the hospital at the time of this release. Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident.

If you or anyone you know has information regarding this shooting, please contact the Columbia Police Department at (573) 874-7652, or call CrimeStoppers at (573) 875-TIPS to remain anonymous.         

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Location: Spencer Avenue @ Worley Street

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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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