UPDATE: Three people confirmed dead—
Three people confirmed dead at Columbia Mall. Victims unknown at this time.
— Howard County Police (@HCPDNews) January 25, 2014
Several people were shot today at the Columbia Mall in Maryland.
There has been a shooting incident at the Columbia mall. No additional details yet. PIO en route. Will update ASAP.
— Howard County Police (@HCPDNews) January 25, 2014
The shooting is believed to have taken place near the Sears store.
The mall is reportedly on lockdown. The mall is between both Baltimore and Washington.
CBS Local reported:
Several people have been injured after a shooting at the Columbia Mall.
The exact number of injured people or extent of their injuries isn’t known. It’s believed there may be three people injured, but that’s not known for sure.
There are also reports that the shooter may be injured; that’s also not known for sure.
It’s not known if the shooter is in custody or what led to the shooting.
UPDATE: One deceased subject was located near a gun and ammunition.
"@HCPDNews: One deceased subject located near gun and ammunition. ID unknown." #HoCo911
— Howard Co Fire & EMS (@HCDFRS) January 25, 2014
UPDATE: Police are clearing out the mall. The mall is believed to be safe now.
UPDATE: The Columbia Mall is a gun-free zone.
