BREAKING: SHOOTING REPORTED IN COLUMBIA

A shooting incident was reported in Columbia on Wednesday afternoon at approximately 4:30 PM. Emergency units were dispatched to the area of Smoke and Chill shop located at the intersection of South Fourth Street and Cherry Street, and also to South Fourth and Avenue K.

Initial reports:

- Two shots were heard by witnesses

- A male victim reportedly sustained a shoulder wound near Avenue K before running to the Smoke and Chill shop, according to witnesses

-A male was taken from Smoke and Chill by ambulance.

- Law enforcement response included four West Hempfield Township Police vehicles and at least one Columbia Borough Police vehicle

This information is preliminary. Further details will be provided as more information becomes available from official sources.

UPDATE (5:30 p.m. 1/15/25): Police have closed off the 400 block of Avenue K. Two Manor Township police vehicles were also observed near the scene.