City of Columbia Missouri Police Department

600 E. Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 24, 2016

CONTACT: Bryana Larimer
Public Information Officer
(573) 817-5049
[email protected]

Shooting in the 600 block of Hirth Avenue

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

Columbia Police officers responded to the 600 block of Hirth Avenue just after midnight today in reference to shots heard. Boone County Joint Communications received multiple calls from area residents regarding the shots.

Upon officers' arrival they located several shell casings in the roadway and near the front porch of a residence in the area. Officers located a male victim, 27, inside the residence with a gunshot wound to his leg. The victim was transported to a local hospital by Emergency Medical Services. He is reported to be in stable condition. The investigation is on-going.

If you have any information about this shooting, please contact the Columbia Police Department, or call CrimeStoppers at (573) 875-TIPS to remain anonymous.

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Location: Hirth Avenue @ Donnelly 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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