A youth was shot around 6 p.m. Thursday, according to a social media post from the Columbia Police Department. CPD wrote that police responded to a shooting in the 2100 block of Meadowvale Court, a street off of Rice Road in northeast Columbia. Police wrote in a later press release that they responded to the 4600 block of Rice Road. Police wrote that the victim had a gunshot wound and was brought to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No suspect is in custody. An age or description of the suspect or victim was not described in the post. Columbia Fire Department dispatch logs show firefighters were called for a medical response at 6:08 p.m. An ABC 17 News reporter saw at least six CPD patrol vehicles around 7 p.m. The scene was clear at 7:12 p.m. Check back for updates. ABC 17 News is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here .
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