One person shot in north Columbia, house hit
UPDATE: Columbia Police confirm officers responded to the 1400 block of Greensboro Drive Wednesday to a 17 year-old male victim with a gunshot wound to the hand.
Police said the preliminary investigation revealed the victim and another teenager were outside a home in the area when a dark colored SUV pulled up. According to officers, people inside of the vehicle fired shots at the two men, striking the victim in the hand. The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police said officers found several shell casings in the area from two different firearms. A home in the 5300 block of Currituck Lane was struck by a single round of gunfire.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Columbia Police Department at 573-874-7652 or call CrimeStoppers at 573-875-TIPS to remain anonymous.
UPDATE: Police confirm one person was shot in north Columbia Wednesday night.
Officers responded to the area of Greensboro Drive around 9:30 p.m. for a possible gunshot wound victim.
When they arrived, they found a teen with non life-threatening injuries and multiple shell casings.
A house was also hit.
Greensboro Drive was temporarily closed while police searched the area.
ORIGINAL: Part of Greensboro Drive is blocked off in north Columbia while police search the area.
Evidence markers are down on the road and officers can be seen taking pictures.
There is also an ambulance on scene.
ABC 17 News is working to speak with police to get more information. Turn to ABC 17 News at 10 on KMIZ and check this article for new information throughout the night.
