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Boone County Sheriff’s Dept. investigating an accidental shooting in east Columbia

The Boone County Sheriff's Department is investigating a reported accidental shooting in the 700 block of Demaret Dr. on July 23, 2021.
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The Boone County Sheriff's Department is investigating a reported accidental shooting in the 700 block of Demaret Dr. on July 23, 2021.
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Published 7:15 PM

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Boone County Sheriff's Department is investigating a reported accidental shooting

Deputies responded to a report of shots fired in the 700 block of Demaret Dr. just after 5 p.m. Friday.

Boone County Joint Communications received a report the person had been shot at a residence.

Deputies reported the 32-year-old male has a gunshot wound to his leg.

The man was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Officials report his wound is not believed to be life-threatening.

While the victim reported the shooting as accidental, the incident remains under investigation.

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