45 Rounds Fired at Vehicle in Overnight Columbia Heights Shooting

Aug 2

Law enforcement is investigating a shots fired incident that damaged a vehicle early Saturday in Columbia Heights, asking neighbors to review their surveillance footage.

Around 1:51 a.m. on Aug. 2, Columbia Heights Police responded to a report of gunfire targeting a vehicle near the 1200 block of 43rd Avenue Northeast.

Officers found 45 spent cartridge casings at the scene and believe a fully automatic weapon was used. No injuries were reported.

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Investigators say the gunfire does not appear to be random. The Columbia Heights Police Department and Anoka County Sheriff’s Office are working jointly on the case.

Anyone with exterior cameras within a two-block radius of 43rd Avenue Northeast and Pierce Street Northeast is asked to check footage from between 1 a.m. and 2:15 a.m. and upload any relevant video to ACSO’s online portal.

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Tips can also be shared by calling Anoka County Dispatch at 763-427-1212. No arrests have been made and authorities have not yet released further details.

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