One woman shot in Columbia Sunday night

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Columbia Police confirmed one woman was shot around 5th Street and Lyon Street Sunday night just before 9:30. A police spokesperson said there is no suspect at this time.

ABC 17 crews on scene watched police put up crime scene tape and load at least one person into an ambulance. They saw several police cars responding.

The crime scene is blocking off the street. Police are asking people to avoid the area.

According to a tweet, Columbia Police officers found a woman with gunshot wounds when they arrived in the area. She was taken by ambulance to a hospital. Christian Tabak, Public Information Specialist with Columbia Police Department said multiple shots were fired and two houses were hit by gunfire.

"Whenever a situation like this unfolds," Tabak said. "We do try to keep people aware of what's going on and if there's any kind of potential danger, we do ask them to keep their distance around the crime scene tape."

Columbia Police are asking anyone with information to call them at 573-874-7652, or call CrimeStoppers to remain anonymous at 573-875-8477.

At the same time, there was also additional police presence on North Providence Road, a street away from the shooting. Two police cars and crime scene tape blocked off a house across from Douglas Park.

CPD said they were unsure if the two scenes are related.

This is a developing story, check back for updates.