Maryland teen wanted for murder at Columbia mall arrested in New York City
HOWARD COUNTY, Md. () — A teen who was wanted for murder in connection with a shooting at the was arrested in New York City, according to the Howard County Police Department (HCPD).
Police announced on Thursday, May 31, that 18-year-old William Marshall III, was taken into custody for the murder of 17-year-old Angelo Little.
'I am proud of the outstanding, tireless work of everyone involved in this search, including HCPD officers, U.S. Marshals and our HCPD social media team,' said Howard County Police Chief Gregory Der. 'There was true creativity and ingenuity that resulted in this apprehension. We aren't immune from crime in Howard County, but if you commit a crime here, we will catch you and bring you to justice, no matter how long it takes.'
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On the evening of July 27, 2024, Howard County police officers were called to The Mall in Columbia for a shooting, where they found Little, who had been shot. He died at the scene.
Throughout the investigation, detectives from the mall allegedly showing a man dressed in all black with a dark mask covering his face. As the video continues, the man is seen sitting at a table in the food court with his head down.
Once Little begins walking to the bathroom, the person follows him. According to police, he then waited for Little to leave the bathroom, and that's when he fired one shot before running through the back door.
About a month later, detectives identified Marshall, who was 17 at the time, as the suspected gunman. He was charged with first-degree murder.
Their investigation determined that Marshall, also known as 'Junior,' knew Little and targeted him.
Since 'Crime Reduction Plan', Howard County PD reports no gun-related violence near Columbia mall
For several months, authorities were unable to locate Marshall. Despite this, officials continued to conduct extensive interviews. Investigators also tracked down hundreds of tips, reviewed digital evidence, conducted hours of surveillance and traveled to multiple states.
As the search for Marshall intensified, the U.S. Marshals joined the police department's search.
The case had a break in late May of 2025, when detectives received a lead that Marshall was in New York City. During the overnight hours of May 28, authorities searched a building in Brooklyn, NY, where they apprehended Marshall.
'This was a collaborative effort with months of diligence, long nights, and communication. After a long road, our hard work has led us to the arrest of William Marshall. We remain committed to ensuring accountability and taking criminals off the street,' said Howard County Executive Calvin Ball.
As of May 29, Marshall was being held in New York and was awaiting extradition to Maryland.
The motive for the shooting remains unclear, and officials are working to determine what led up to the shooting.
Police noted that detectives are also investigating if someone helped Marshall elude the police; if so, criminal charges will be filed.
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