Saturday, August 5, 2023

MORE INFORMATION ON SHOTS FIRED INCIDENT


COLUMBIA BOROUGH POLICE DEPARTMENT:

SHOTS FIRED Aug 5th, 2023 On Saturday, August 5, 2023 at approximately 2:50 p.m., Columbia Police were dispatched to the area of Third and Cherry Streets in Columbia for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, responding officers found a large amount of spent shell casings on the sidewalk and street and spoke with several witnesses. The preliminary investigation showed that two individuals fired numerous shots in the direction of a third individual who was walking in the area. Multiple residences and vehicles were struck by the gunfire. The individual that is believed to have been targeted fled on foot and escaped injury. 

 Investigating officers are reviewing footage from several cameras located in the area, and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information related to this shooting is encouraged to contact Columbia Police Detective Matt Leddy or the on-duty patrol supervisor at 717-684-7735. 

Location Third and Cherry Streets Columbia, PA 17512 
Date Aug 5, 2023 
Incident Type Aggravated Assault 
Reference ID CB-23-04134 
Case Status Current Case 
Type Criminal

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