Columbia Police are crediting Flock Safety cameras and assistance from the Missouri State Highway Patrol in capturing the suspect allegedly involved in Saturday night’s shots fired incident and carjacking at the busy Shoppes at Stadium.
CPD investigators say police responded to an active assailant call at about 7:10 this evening at the shopping center, which is on North Stadium. Police say their initial investigation suggests that shots were fired and that a vehicle was stolen. Our news partner ABC-17 reports it was a carjacking, and Channel 17 has video of crime scene tape up surrounding Dick’s Sporting Goods.
CPD says a person of interest is in custody and that there’s no threat to the public at this time. Columbia Police Department spokesman Colin Imhoff tells 939 the Eagle he doesn’t have any information now on whether there were injuries.
Columbia Police describe their investigation as ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has information is urged to call Columbia CrimeStoppers at (573) 875-TIPS. CPD is thanking the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Columbia firefighters and Boone County Sheriff’s deputies for their assistance.