HCPD searching for 17-year-old boy wanted for murder in connection to Columbia Mall shooting

HOWARD COUNTY, Md. ( DC News Now ) — Howard County police have announced that they are searching for a 17-year-old boy who is wanted for murder in connection to the deadly shooting at the Columbia Mall on July 27 .

In an update on Aug. 28 , the Howard County police announced that investigators are searching for 17-year-old William Marshall III, of Columbia.

Marshall, who also goes by “Junior,” is wanted for first-degree murder and related charges, according to police.

On July 27, around 6:10 p.m., officers responded to the mall for a shooting. There, they found 17-year-old Angelo Little, dead.

After reviewing hundreds of hours of video footage from the mall, police captured photos of the alleged shooter. On Aug. 5, HCPD released the pictures and a video that allegedly shows Marshall’s movements leading up to the shooting and the aftermath.

As the investigation developed, detectives obtained a warrant for his arrest.

HCPD said officers conducted an exhaustive search for Marshall and reviewed troves of digital evidence but have been unable to locate him.

Police said that according to the Howard County Public School system, Marshall is an Oakland Mills High School student but has not attended any classes this year. At this time, detectives believe he may have left the immediate area.

“While Maryland state law typically does not allow a juvenile suspect’s identification to be released, even when charged as an adult, an exception exists “for the sole purposes of facilitating apprehension of a child and ensuring public safety” when a criminal arrest warrant is issued,” said HCPD.

Marshall is considered a potential threat to the public, police said.

Anyone with information about this case or who knows where Marshall is should call the police at 410-313-STOP. All tips can remain anonymous.

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