UPDATE: Police confirm man shot after confrontation at a Columbia bar

UPDATE (4:02 p.m.): ABC 17 spoke to the Black and Gold Tavern owner who says her bar was closed at the time of the shooting.

But veterans living next door say they think it was a drunken fight.

“Probably people were a little drunk, and having a little fight and something like that,” said neighbor veteran Michael Thornton.

Veteran Thornton said he was kicked out himself years ago.

The bar owner told us she did not want to be on camera for fear of bad publicity, but she believes men were trying to steal stuff out the this trailer in her bar parking lot.

Police say they have suspect descriptions, but no one is in custody.

Police records show police have not been called to the location in at least the last five years.

UPDATE (3:30 p.m.): A 36-year-old man suffered gunshot wounds in the parking lot of the Black and Gold Bar early Thursday morning.

Columbia police responded just after 2 a.m. to a reported physical disturbance involving a weapon.

Officers said they saw two other men leave the area in a vehicle.

“Officers rendered first aid care to the gunshot wound victim prior to Emergency Medical Services arrival,” said CPD spokeswoman Bryana Larimer. “The victim was then transported by EMS to a local hospital for treatment.”

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THe investigation is ongoing and CPD is asking the public to contact the department with any information about the shooting.

Information can be submitted anonymously through the city’s CrimeStoppers at (573) 875-TIPS (8477).

UPDATE (2:55 a.m.): Columbia police confirm one man was transported to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg. They believe his injuries are non-life threatening.

Police on scene told ABC 17 News two men had a confrontation outside the bar. A man fired off a gun in the parking lot, hitting the other man in the leg.

Officers do not have anyone in custody but do have a suspect description, according to police.

Original story: Columbia police responded to a bar after initial reports of a shooting early Thursday morning.

Police were first called to the Black and Gold Bar on Business Loop 70 East around 2:20 a.m.

Initial reports said a man suffered a gunshot wound to the leg. ABC 17 News is working to confirm that information.

ABC 17 News crews on scene saw a person being taken out of the building on a stretcher to an ambulance.

Initial reports also said police were reportedly looking for a possible suspect who drove away in a black or gray passenger car.

This is a developing story. Stick with ABC 17 News for updates.