City of Columbia Missouri Police Department

600 E. Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 2, 2020

CONTACT: Brittany Hilderbrand
Community Relations Specialist/Public Information Officer
Columbia Police Department
City of Columbia
573.874.7671
[email protected]

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

Columbia police investigate shots fired incident in the 400 block of Oak St., Oct 2

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

At approximately 7:48 p.m. on Oct. 2, Columbia police responded to a report of shots heard in the 400 block of Oak St. 

Upon arrival, officers located damage to a residence occupied by adults and juveniles, and several shell casings were recovered at the scene. There were no reported injuries at the time of the incident.

Officers were advised by Boone County Joint Communications that the suspect who shot at the residence was last seen driving a dark colored vehicle traveling southbound on Oak Street. 

There is no further suspect description to provide at this time. This is an active and ongoing investigation and there are no further details to provide at this time.

Anyone with information about these incidents are urged to please contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652 or CrimeStoppers at 573.875.TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous. 

Case Number 2020-009418



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