Columbia Police arrest man early Tuesday in fatal Monday shooting
A man hospitalized from a shooting late Monday died, and Columbia Police made an arrest Tuesday morning.
The Columbia Police Department responded to a report of shots fired Monday evening near the 2000 block of Newton Drive, according to a CPD report on social media.
When officers arrived on the scene, they located an adult male who had suffered apparent gunshot wounds. Responding officers provided medical aid until emergency services arrived, and the victim was transported to a local hospital.
That victim, identified as Aaron Badolato, 34 of Columbia, later died as a result of the injuries.
CPD's ensuing investigation led to the identification of a suspect. Police arrested Corey Lonell around 2:45 a.m. Tuesday, according to a report. Lonell was charged with first-degree murder, unlawful use of weapon and armed criminal action.
The investigation into the incident is still ongoing, and police are urging anyone with information to contact CPD at 573-874-7652, or CrimeStoppers at 573-875-8477.
This article originally appeared on Columbia Daily Tribune: Police investigate shooting that left a man hospitalized
