City of Columbia Missouri

P.O. BOX 6015
COLUMBIA, MO 65205

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 11, 2018

CONTACT: Steven Sapp, Community Relations Director
573-874-7257
[email protected]

Columbia Police respond to shots fired and armed robbery overnight

(COLUMBIA, MO) - Around midnight Columbia Police responded to a report of shots fired at the corner of 6th and Broadway. It was reported that two vehicles were involved in the exchange of gunfire. Evidence of gunfire was found. There were no reported injuries. No additional information is available. 

Just before 1 a.m., Columbia Police responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Break Time Convienence Store at 1410 Forum Blvd. It was reported that two males, both wearing masks and both armed with handguns demanded money from the clerk. There is no additional suspect description and no additional information is available. 

Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding both incidents. Anyone with any information regarding these incidents is asked to contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652, or call CrimeStoppers at 573.875.TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.


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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