Columbia Police respond to shots fired during road rage incident on Grindstone Parkway

At approximately 3 p.m. on Sept. 9, Columbia Police responded to a shots fired call in the 1200 block of Grindstone Parkway that was the result of a road rage incident between two men.

Officers located property damage to one vehicle as a result of the gunfire, but there were no injuries reported. Officers arrested Arnold Ray Phillips, 77, of Fulton, on charges of first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652. To provide information without leaving your name or number, call CrimeStoppers at 573.875.8477 or visit https://http://www.p3tips.com/899. If you provide information to CrimeStoppers that leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,500.

Case Number 2025-008585

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