City of Columbia Missouri Police Department

600 E. Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 27, 2013

CONTACT: Officer Latisha Stroer
Public Information Officer
Columbia Police Department

Shots Fired On Ninth Street

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

On 7/27/13 at 1:35 A.M., officers were dispatched to a large
disturbance near Cherry Street and Tenth Street. As officers arrived
on the scene they observed the disturbance was occurring in the
alleyway on the east side of the 100 block of South Ninth Street.

As officers approached the disturbance on foot they heard five to six
rapid gunshots in the area. The suspect vehicle left the area at a
high rate of speed. The suspect vehicle is described as a newer grey
four door passenger vehicle. The suspect is described as a heavy set
black male.

No injuries have been reported and no property damage. No arrests have
been made and the investigation is ongoing.

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

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