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<p style="font-size: 120%; margin-top: -5px; font-weight:bold;">October 7, 2024</p>
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<br />Brian McNeill
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<br />Columbia Police Department
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<div style="font-size: 110%; line-height:150%;"><h1 style="clear:both; margin-top: 75px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 130%;">Update: Columbia Police detain a second juvenile in connection to shots fired in the area of Godas Drive and Valley Creek Lane, Oct. 3</h1>
<div class="content"><span style="padding-left: 50px;">(COLUMBIA, MO)</span> - <p style="display:inline;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Columbia police detained a second juvenile on Oct. 7 in connection with the shots fired on Oct. 3. The juvenile was detained on charges of first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action. Additional suspects remain outstanding.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">At approximately 7:50 p.m. on Oct. 3, Columbia Police responded to reports of shots fired in the area of Godas Drive and Valley Creek Lane.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Upon arrival, officers located two vehicles with damage consistent with a collision and damage to a nearby residence due to gunfire.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Through the investigation, officers identified the initial juvenile suspect. This juvenile was detained on charges of unlawful use of a weapon, first-degree assault and leaving the scene of an accident. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is an ongoing investigation. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">To provide information without leaving your name or number, call CrimeStoppers at 573.875.8477. If you provide information to Crimestoppers that leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for UP TO a $2,500 cash reward. As always, we’re thankful to you for sharing what you know.</span></p>
<p><strong>Previous releases:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Columbia Police respond to reports of shots fired in the area of Godas Drive and Valley Creek Lane, October 3</strong></p>
<p><strong>https://www.como.gov/CMS/pressreleases/view.php?id=8961</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>2024-008701</strong></p></div>
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