Columbia Police officers responded to 1205 Rangeline Street, Suite D, at 11:59 p.m. yesterday in reference to shots heard. Boone County Joint Communications advised officers callers reported someone had been shot.

Upon officers' arrival they located a male victim, 47, with a gunshot wound. Another male victim, 42, with a laceration to his head was also located. Both victims were transported to a local hospital by Emergency Medical Services for evaluation and treatment of their injuries.

Officers located shell casings in the area and observed property damage to a wall of the business from the gunfire. There were no further injuries reported and the amount of property damage is unknown at this time. The investigation is on-going.

If you have any information regarding this shooting, please contact the Columbia Police Department at (573) 874-7652, or call CrimeStoppers at (573) 875-TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.

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