Police Chief Skip Holbrook announces that CPD officers continue to investigate a shooting that occurred in the 3400 block of McGrath Street at approximately 12:30 pm on July 30, 2016. Two male victims were struck by gunfire that left one being pronounced deceased at an area hospital with the other victim being treated for wounds to the lower extremity.
Witnesses indicated that several males operating a silver or grey colored vehicle drove to the 3400 block of McGrath Street where several people were congregated. The males in the vehicle engaged in a verbal dispute with the two victims that resulted in shots being fired at the victims from the vehicle. Witnesses said the vehicle and suspects fled the area.
Columbia Police are working to identify both the victims.
If you have information about the investigation, Chief Holbrook encourages citizens to call, text or
submit online, their anonymous tip to Crimestoppers in any of the following ways:
CALL toll-free, 888-CRIME-SC.
TEXT to CRIMES (274637), and mark the beginning of the message with “TIPSC,” followed by the tip information.
LOG onto: www.midlandscrimestoppers.com, and click on the red “Submit a tip” tab.