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Police investigate shooting in central Columbia

October 25, 2021 9:53 AM

Published October 25, 2021 7:56 AM

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Police have confirmed to ABC 17 News officers investigated a shooting in central Columbia.

According to the Columbia Police Department, officers responded to the 1500 block of Hinkson Avenue at 6:30 a.m. on Monday.

Police said a man with a gunshot wound was taken to a hospital in stable condition. The name of the man or how he got shot wasn't released.

Officers also said police didn't have a description of the suspect.

An employee at the Mary Lee Johnston Community Learning Center told ABC 17 News police said the business and nearby schools needed to lockdown.

Anyone with information about this shooting asked to call the Columbia Police Department or CrimeStoppers at 573-875-TIPS.

We'll update this story and our newscasts once we get new details.

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Zachary Farwell is the assignment editor and former senior producer at ABC 17 News.

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