[Press Release] : FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Columbia Police Investigate Two Shots Fired Incidents Overnight

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Contact: Sergeant Joe Bernhard
Columbia Police Department
Public Relations Unit/Mounted Unit supervisor
573-441-5470
jkbernha at gocolumbiamo.com

Columbia Police Investigate Two Shots Fired Incidents Overnight

COLUMBIA, MO (February 5, 2014) - COLUMBIA POLICE INVESTIGATE TWO SHOTS FIRED INCIDENTS OVERNIGHT


Columbia Police Officers responded to two shots fired incidents last night 
where evidence of shots being fired was found.

On 02-04-14, at 9:38 P.M., officers were dispatched to the area of Hickman Ave. and Woodlawn Ave. in reference to reports of residents hearing several shots fired. Upon arrival they found a 24 year male who stated shots had been fired at him, but he was not hit. Several shell casings were found in the street in the area.

The suspects are described as two black males wearing dark clothing in a 
newer model, light colored, Nissan sedan. Case Number 2014-001303.


On 02-05-14, at 12:44 A.M., officers were dispatched to an apartment 
complex in the 2600 block of Quail Drive in reference to residents hearing 
several gunshots. Officer found several shell casings outside of 2613 
Quail Drive. Officers did not locate anyone who was injured or anyone 
involved in the shots being fired. There is no description of any suspects in 
this incident. Case Number 2014-001306.


It is unknown if the two incidents are related. Both incidents are active 
ongoing investigations.


If you have any information about these incidents please contact the 
Columbia Police Department, non-emergency number 573-442-6131 or 
Crime Stoppers at 573-875-TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.



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