Police: Youth shot, is in critical condition; juvenile detained

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Columbia Police Department taped off a street on Tuesday in a neighborhood just south of Interstate 70 near St. Charles Road.

CPD wrote on its social media at 5:52 p.m. that it was investigating a shots-fired call in the 5700 block of Canaveral Drive.

Police wrote on social media at 9:18 p.m. that a juvenile victim had a gunshot wound and was brought to an area hospital. Police wrote that the youth is in critical condition.

A juvenile was also detained near the scene.

Officers put up police tape on Canaveral Drive and appeared to have put up tape near the front yard of a home. An EMS truck, two Columbia firetrucks and more than 10 law enforcement vehicles were seen behind the police tape.

At least 13 evidence markers were seen by reporters. A car appeared to be crashed into a home at 317 Port Way. Evidence markers and additional police tape were seen around the home.

A neighbor told an ABC 17 News reporter that they had saw someone fire shots at the vehicle on Tuesday afternoon from the street. .

Police utilized a drone at the scene. An ABC 17 News reporter saw police detain someone and put them in a patrol vehicle.

Police taped off the street before the sign that indicated it was the Eastport Village subdivision.

ABC 17 News is working to learn more information. Please check back for updates.