One Injured in an Early Morning Shooting in Downtown Columbia

Shots fired early this morning (Saturday) in downtown Columbia injured one person. The Columbia Police Department is investigating the incident which occurred at 12:40 in the area of South 8th Street and Locust Street. When officers arrived they learned one victim, a 38-year-old male, had been shot, but had left the scene. It was determined the victim was taken in a personal vehicle to a local emergency room with non-life threatening injuries before police and emergency medical services arrived. No other injuries were reported.

There is no suspect information at this time. This is an ongoing investigation by the Criminal Investigations Division (CID). If you have any information, you are asked to contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652 or CrimeStoppers at 573.875.TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.