Police confirm shooting in north Columbia Thursday evening
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
The Columbia Police Department confirmed officers found two victims after a reported shooting Thursday night.
According to a CPD spokesperson, officers are investigating three locations: the Casey's convenience story on Clark Lake, the area around Victory Church on Ballenger Lane and the 4500 Block of Alan Lane.
Police found one victim with life-threatening injuries near Victory Church, and one victim with minor injuries at Casey's. Officers found evidence of shots fired on Alan Lane. Police are asking the public to avoid the scenes on Ballenger Lane and Alan Lane for now.
No arrests have been made, and it's not clear what led to the gunfire.
An ABC 17 News photographer arrived at the Casey’s convenience store in the 3900 block of Clark Lane around 7:30 p.m. and saw at least four Columbia Police Department vehicles and one ambulance.
Police were also seen searching the area near Lillian Drive and Ballenger Lane, close to Clark Lane. It is unclear whether the two scenes are connected.
ABC 17 News has reached out to CPD for additional details.
Check back for updates as this is a developing story.
