UPDATE: Second juvenile detained in Jan 21 shots fired incident near Orr and Ash streets

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

Columbia Police have detained a second juvenile in relation to a shots fired incident on Thursday, Jan. 21. It is now believed that all suspects involved in this incident have been taken into custody. 

At approximately 12:22 a.m., Columbia Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the area of Melbourne and Hodge streets. The vehicle fled from the officer but crashed in the area of the 200 block of Orr Street. As the patrol vehicle approached the intersection of Orr and Ash streets, a suspect fired at the patrol vehicle. 

Officers located several shell casings and property damage to a patrol vehicle. No injuries were reported.

This is an ongoing investigation and is being handled by CPD’s Criminal Investigation Division. More information may become available at a later time. 

If you know something, say something. Columbia Police are asking for your help. Anyone with 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 2021-000708

Original Press Release(s):

Columbia Police arrest one suspect involved in shots fired incident near Orr and Ash streets, One suspect outstanding, Jan. 21

https://www.como.gov/CMS/pressreleases/view.php?id=7260