A Columbia man faces criminal charges following an early morning shooting on Ransom Drive that investigators say stemmed from a domestic dispute, according to the Forest Acres Police Department. Officers determined that the injured man was the aggressor in an incident involving a mother and her son.
The suspect, 40-year-old Saban Burzic, was shot in the lower body and transported to a hospital following the incident. Police stated that the 20-year-old resident who fired the weapon acted in self-defense and will not face any charges in the case, which remains subject to judicial proceedings where Burzic is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Investigation and Charges on Ransom Drive
According to the Forest Acres Police Department, officers responded to a reported shooting at a home along Ransom Drive shortly after 5:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 30. The subsequent police investigation revealed that the confrontation involved a domestic dispute between Burzic, a mother, and her son.
Investigators concluded that Burzic served as the aggressor during the domestic incident before he was shot in the lower body. Following his hospital transport, law enforcement formally charged Burzic with third-degree domestic violence along with third-degree assault and battery.
Police Chief Calls Domestic Violence Dangerous and Life-Threatening
Forest Acres Police Chief Don Robinson addressed the community regarding the danger of such disputes. In a statement reported by WIS, Robinson said, Domestic violence is not a private matter. It affects entire families and can escalate into dangerous and potentially life-threatening situations. We take these incidents seriously, and our officers remain committed to protecting victims and holding individuals accountable for acts of violence.
Authorities have not yet released additional updates regarding Burzic’s current hospital condition or the scheduling of his initial court appearance.
