Columbia man accused of shooting gun while intoxicated could face charges
A man arrested Sunday night following a shooting in northeast Columbia could face charges.
Justin Michael-Thomas Jones, 35, of Columbia, was arrested on a charge of unlawful use of a weapon while intoxicated around 9:40 p.m. at a home in the 1600 block of Ballenger Lane.
Police said officers found a bullet casing in the area after receiving reports of a shooting.
ABC 17 News is told a nearby home was searched by police after a person shared information about the shooting with officers.
Police said a gun that matched the shell casing found outside was discovered in the home.
At last check, prosecutors haven’t filed charges against Jones.
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