At approximately 6 p.m. on Nov. 2, Columbia police responded to a report of shots fired at Cosmopolitan Recreation Area Park, 1615 W. Business Loop.
Upon arrival, CPD rendered aid to a victim until medics arrived to provide additional medical assistance. The victim was pronounced dead on scene as a result of suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
At this time, the victim has been identified. His name will be released pending notification of next of kin.
There is no suspect information or vehicle information available.
This is an ongoing investigation, there are no further details to provide at this time.
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Case Number 2020-010525