City of Columbia Missouri Police Department

600 E. Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 7, 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 in the 4400 block of Rice Rd., Oct. 7

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

At approximately 3:32 a.m. on Oct. 7, Columbia police were dispatched to the 4400 block of Rice Rd. for a report of shots fired. 

Upon arrival, officers talked with residents near the scene who reported hearing several gunshots. During the investigation, officers located several shell casings and property damage to a residence in the area.

There were no injuries reported at the time of the incident. No suspect description is available at this time.  

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

If you know something, say something. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to please contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652 or CrimeStoppers at 573.875.TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous. 

Case Number 2020-009590



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