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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.' PREVIOUS COVERAGE | HCPD searching for 17-year-old boy wanted for murder in connection to Columbia Mall shooting 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. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Police issue Silver Alert for missing 78-year-old Woodbine man
HOWARD COUNTY, Md. () — Howard County police are asking for the community's help in locating a 78-year-old Woodbine man who was last seen Friday morning. In a news release, the Howard County Police Department said Maryland State Police have issued a Silver Alert for Bruno Rudaitis, who was last seen leaving his home in the 15500 block of Foxpaw Trail at around 11 a.m. on May 30. Police said Rudaitis drove off in his 2007 silver Hyundai Sonata, with tags MD/5FAN69. A family member reported him missing at 8:45 p.m. when he had not come back home and couldn't be reached by phone. Power outages reported across DC, Maryland, Virginia following storms MSP issued a Silver Alert for Rudaitis over concerns regarding his health and well-being. Police described him as around 5 feet 11 inches tall at around 172 lbs. It is unclear what he was wearing when he left his home or in which direction he traveled. Police urge anyone who sees Rudaitis or his car to call 911. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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23-04-2025
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Man shot multiple times by at least two people in Elkridge, police say
HOWARD COUNTY, Md. () — The Howard County Police Department (HCPD) is investigating after a man was shot multiple times near his home Tuesday night. Just before 9:15 p.m., HCPD responded to the 7400 block of Wild Honey Way after receiving reports about gunfire. Detectives said a man entered his home in the area after being shot multiple times by at least two suspects. They approached the man from outside his house. Violent night in Montgomery County after three shootings within hours of each other He was taken to a hospital and, as of Wednesday morning, is in critical but stable condition. Preliminarily, HCPD said its detectives believe the shooting may have been targeted. No suspect descriptions were available as of Wednesday, however. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the police department at 410-313-STOP or HCPDCrimeTips@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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16-04-2025
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Arrest made in 2020 murder of mother, baby girl in Howard County
HOWARD COUNTY, Md. () — Nearly five years after the death of a mother and her baby, the Howard County Police Department (HCPD) announced that a man is now facing murder charges. On April 9, Edward Robinson, 31, of Columbia, was arrested in Gaithersburg and charged with two counts each of first- and second-degree murder and related assault and handgun violations. On July 31, 2020, police responded to the 6600 block of Dovecote Drive after a report came in for several gunshots in the area. Once on the scene, they discovered that multiple bullets had sprayed a house from outside, and found 30-year-old Rabiah Ahmad, who had been hit. Since 'Crime Reduction Plan', Howard County PD reports no gun-related violence near Columbia mall Ahmad was 28 weeks pregnant and medics took her to the hospital, where she died. Doctors delivered her baby girl, Ahja, but she also died five days later. During the investigation, detectives learned that Ahmad had recently moved to Maryland and stayed at the house on Dovecote Drive for a few months. Police noted that multiple people also lived in the home during the time of the shooting and believed that Ahmad was not the intended target. The investigation into Ahmad and her baby's murder stayed open for four years before it was turned over to the cold case unit in September of 2024. After receiving a tip, detectives learned that Robinson had a fight with two people who lived at the house. Police believe the fight escalated, leading him to allegedly open fire on the house, as a 'suspected warning to other residents.' 'Homes Not Stadiums' campaign looking to block new Commanders stadium at RFK site through ballot initiative On April 9, authorities executed a search warrant at Robinson's home in Columbia and discovered a caliber that matched the projectiles from the crime scene. He was taken into custody and is being held without bond at the Howard County Detention Center. Howard County Police Chief Gregory said detectives never rest until they get justice for a grieving family, and on April 9, they were able to give Ahmad's family some sense of closure. 'Nearly five years have passed since Rabiah and baby Ahja's senseless deaths, and I know it must have felt much longer for their family. Rabiah had an incredibly bright future, and her and Ahja's lives were taken so callously. I want to commend our detectives for their tireless work and those who came forward to provide the information necessary to move this case forward,' said Der. 'On July 31, 2020, Rabiah Ahmad and her unborn daughter Ahja were taken from this world far too soon in an act of unimaginable violence. Their case remained cold for five years, and we are grateful for the efforts of the Howard County Police Department in identifying and arresting their shooter. We hope that Rabiah and Ahja's family can attain some closure after all this time,' added Howard County Executive Calvin Ball. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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15-04-2025
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Since ‘Crime Reduction Plan', Howard County PD reports no gun-related violence near Columbia mall
HOWARD COUNTY, Md. () — The Howard County Police Department (HCPD) and County Executive Calvin Ball announced Monday that it has created a new permanent unit to combat violence in Downtown Columbia. This comes after the police department unveiled its new 'Crime Reduction Plan' in February. The plan includes the development of a permanent, full-time unit of police officers to The Mall in Columbia, Merriweather District and Columbia Lakefront areas. DC Health investigating measles exposure at Five Guys in Northwest The department noted that officers will have a full-time satellite office inside the mall and will patrol the area around the mall 24 hours a day on foot, mountain bikes, ATVs and patrol cars. 'Combatting crime and reinforcing the public's sense of safety are the most critical parts of our mission,' said HCPD Police Chief Gregory Der. 'When we see an issue emerging, we make strategic decisions about resource allocation and crime-fighting strategies. We are fortunate that our recently increased staffing levels were approved by County Executive Ball and have enabled us to devote resources where they are most needed.' Man found shot multiple times in Waldorf; investigation underway Officials added that while addressing crime in Downtown Columbia, the police department will focus on developing proactive strategies to stop serious crimes from happening. As part of the initiative, police are also working with the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services to attend events for the juvenile monitoring program and increase positive interactions with teens in the system. Over the last several months, multiple shootings have taken place in the Columbia area involving teenagers. On Feb. 22, was killed outside near the mall in the parking lot. Several months later, on July 27, was shot and killed while walking out of the bathroom in the mall. 'We continue to work closely with HCPD and other stakeholders to take steps toward implementing strong measures to deter and combat crime in our community, as any act of violence is unacceptable and will not be tolerated as the safety of our residents and visitors remains our number one priority,' said Calvin Ball, Howard County executive. 'I applaud Police Chief Der and his staff for all that they do and continue to do to address and combat crime and make Howard County the safest place to live, work, play, grow, and thrive for all.' Since implementing the 'Crime Reduction Plan,' police noted it has not received any reports of gun-related crimes or shootings in the area. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
