Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Shooting/Aggravated Assault | Columbia Borough Police Department


On Monday, 1/15/24 at or about 11:58 pm, Columbia Police patrol officers were dispatched to the area of the 100 block of North Fourth Street in Columbia for a shooting. Upon arrival, officers encountered a 16-year-old juvenile male who was suffering from a single gunshot wound to his leg. The male was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The wound is not life-threatening.  Multiple spent shell casings were located in the 300 block of Avenue G, and all indications are that the shooting event occurred in the 300 block of Avenue G near its intersection with North Fourth Street.  

Investigators collected evidence from the scene and are continuing to work towards obtaining surveillance footage from several privately-owned security cameras located in the area of the shooting. At this point, the shooting victim is not cooperating with the ongoing investigation.  

Police encourage anyone with information related to this shooting to contact Detective Matt Leddy or the on-duty Patrol Supervisor at 717-684-7735.  Crimewatch tips can also be submitted. Tipsters can remain anonymous.  

Location 300 Block of Avenue G Columbia, PA 17512 

Date Jan 15, 2024 

Incident Type Aggravated Assault 

Case Status Current 

Case Type Criminal 

Case Region Central

 

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