At approximately 10:33 p.m. on Feb. 19, 2020, Columbia Police officers responded to a shots fired call in the 100 block of Redwood Road. Upon arrival, officers canvassed the area and found evidence of a shooting and large amounts of blood in the grass at a residence.
Shortly after the officers arrived on scene, local hospitals notified Boone County Joint Communications that two men, one aged 27 and the second aged 47, arrived at separate hospitals with gunshot wounds. The preliminary investigation indicates both men are related to the incident on Redwood Road. One of the men suffered life-threatening injuries and the status of the second is unknown.
At this time, there are no suspects in custody and Crime Scene Technicians are currently processing evidence related to this case. It is not believed that the community is at risk.
This is an active investigation and no further information is available 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 2020-001587