The Columbia Police Department is investigating shots being fired in the area of West Worley and Oak Street this afternoon. [Wednesday]
Police received numerous calls of shots heard in the area at around 3:15, and upon arrival located shell casings on the ground.
One person was taken by ambulance to a local hospital.
This is a developing story, more information as it becomes available.
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