Man shot in southwest Columbia Sunday night, suspect not in custody

COLUMBIA, MO. (KMIZ)

One person was shot in southwest Columbia Sunday night, according to Lt. Shawn Claypool with the Columbia Police Department.

Claypool said a suspect is not in custody and police are unsure of how many people were involved in the shooting.

Columbia Police later posted on social media saying police responded to the 1400 Block of Ridgemont Court around 8:15 p.m. and found a man with life-threatening injuries. The man was taken to a local hospital, the release says.

Police said a suspect is not in custody but claim there is no known active threat to the community.

An ABC 17 News reporter saw several Columbia Police Department vehicles and crime scene tape up near the area of Highridge Drive and Ridgemont Court around 8:30 p.m.

This is the fifth shooting this year.

ABC 17 News is working to learn more information.

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