Columbia Police respond to a reported burglary and shots fired in an apartment building in the 2900 block of Leeway Dr., Nov. 29

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

At approximately 9:10 p.m. on Nov. 29, Columbia police officers responded to two reports of shots being fired in the same apartment building in the 2900 block of Leeway Dr. 

During the investigation, officers learned the two reports were from residents who live above and below each other. 

The first caller reported a bullet hole in the ceiling from a gunshot that came from the apartment above his. He reported that he was sitting in the bedroom when the shot went off.  He was grazed in the leg by a bullet but did not need medical attention. 

The second caller reported that his apartment was broken into and that items worth approximately $730 were missing.  The resident reported he left the apartment to get groceries and when he returned, items were missing and he saw a bullet hole in the floor of the apartment. 

Officers found no evidence of forced entry.  

There were no other injuries reported during this incident, and there is no suspect information to provide. 

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

If you know something, say something. If anyone has any information, they are encouraged to contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652 or call CrimeStoppers at 573.875.TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.

Case number 2020-011435