Fatal Shooting at Columbia Mall Sparks Panic, Leads to Hours-Long Lockdown
Columbia, Md. — Tragedy struck when a shooting occurred at the Mall in Columbia on Saturday evening, leaving one male victim dead and causing panic among shoppers. Howard County police reported receiving calls about gunfire near the mall’s food court around 6:10 p.m. This incident sent numerous customers into a state of frenzy, with many seeking refuge in nearby stores or fleeing the area altogether. Officials believe that the shooting, which appears to have been …