Boone County prosecutors are reviewing charges after three people were shot in downtown Columbia during a chaotic scene early Saturday morning.
The incident happened at about 1:40 this morning in the 900 block of East Broadway, near Ninth street. That’s just a few blocks from the Columbia Police station. CPD says one adult male and two adult females were shot, adding that one of the female victims suffered life-threatening injuries. All three victims were transported to a local hospital. CPD says one adult male has been taken into custody and that there are no additional suspects at this time.
Reporter Haley Swaino from our news partner ABC-17 quotes witness Christian Barger, who was at a nearby hot dog stand when he heard gunshots. Barger believes it was a drive-by shooting, saying he heard a tire screech and then gunfire. Barger tells ABC-17 that he ducked and that “bullets were whizzing by my face.” The triple shooting happened with thousands of people in town for Mizzou’s homecoming.
Columbia Police describe their investigation as ongoing and encourage anyone with information to call Crimestoppers at (573) 875-TIPS. Your identity will be protected.