17YO with local ties is wanted in Maryland on first-degree murder charges

COLUMBIA, Md. (WAVY) — A 17-year-old boy with known ties to Chesapeake is wanted out of Maryland on first-degree murder charges after a fatal shooting at a mall, police said.

William “Junior” Marshall III was identified as a suspect by Howard County police in connection to a fatal shooting at The Mall in Columbia on July 27. The reward for information leading to an arrest has been increased to $10,000.

The release was sent out by Chesapeake police due to Marshall having ties to the area.

Those with information can contact police at 410-313-STOP or use the email HCPDCrimeTips@howardcountymd.gov and may remain anonymous.

If you have any information about this case, you can submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-888-LOCK-U-UP, downloading the P3 tips app to a mobile device, or visiting www.P3tips.com and submitting a tip.

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