At about 9:20 p.m. on Feb. 7, Columbia Police responded to a shots fired call in the 700 block of North Garth Avenue.

Police officers located a male victim with an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries sustained in the shooting.

Columbia Police took a person of interest into custody, and there is no threat to the community. The public is asked to avoid the 700 block of North Garth Avenue while Columbia Police investigate the crime scene.

Columbia Police were assisted by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the Columbia Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services.

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 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 2026-001143

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