Police investigating double shooting in Columbia
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Anyone with information is asked to call 911.
Howard County police are investigating a double shooting that occurred in Columbia this evening.
At approximately 5:52 p.m., police responded to the parking lot and bus loop area outside of Lidl in the 10300 block of Little Patuxent Parkway for a report of shots fired.
Responding officers located two victims with gunshot wounds. One was pronounced dead at the scene, the second was transported to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center in critical condition. Both victims are juvenile males.
Preliminary investigation suggests the shooting was targeted, and there was one shooter. Detectives are continuing to interview witnesses and review surveillance video. The investigation is ongoing. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Anyone with information is asked to call 911.
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Two injured after shooting outside The Mall in Columbia; Police urging people to avoid area
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By Andrew Adeolu
Updated on: February 22, 2025 / 8:02 PM EST / CBS Baltimore
Howard County Police are investigating after a shooting occurred outside of The Mall in Columbia on Saturday evening.
According to police, two have been confirmed shot. However, no suspects are in custody.
Police say there is no active shooter threat but are asking people to avoid the area.
If you have information related to the incident, HCPD urges you to call 911.
Stay with CBS News Baltimore for further updates.
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