City of Columbia Missouri Police Department

600 E. Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 2, 2019

CONTACT: Jeff Pitts
Community Relations Specialist/Public Information Officer
Columbia Police Department
City of Columbia
573.817.5049
[email protected]

Columbia Police investigate shots fired in the 1400 block of Raleigh Drive on Oct. 1

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

The Columbia Police Department responded to a report of shots fired Monday, Oct 1., at approximately 7:30 p.m., in the 1400 block of Raleigh Drive. 

Officers located evidence that indicated shots were fired, but there were no reported injuries. An uninvolved vehicle sustained property damage caused by gunfire.

The investigation revealed that two vehicles were involved. One vehicle was chasing the other and one vehicle crashed into a parked vehicle that was in the 1400 block of Raleigh Drive. Both vehicles involved were described as white SUVs and had left the area prior to officers’ arrival. 

There was no further description of the vehicles or people involved. This is an ongoing investigation, therefore there is no further information to release at this time. 

Anyone with additional information about this incident is asked to please contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652 or CrimeStoppers at 573.875.TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.

Case number 2019-010363



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