COLUMBIA, Md. — Police are urgently searching for a teenager in connection to a deadly shooting inside Columbia Mall on July 27.
Despite his age, investigators have released a photo of William Marshall III, 17, in hopes of having the public's help locating him as they say it is a matter of public safety.
Marshall III is wanted for first-degree murder and other related charges in the shooting death of 17-year-old Angelo Little. Police say the attack was targeted and are offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to his arrest.
Detectives say the suspect and victim are known to each other, but have not yet determined a motive for the shooting.
On Aug. 5, investigators released surveillance video that shows the suspect's movements through the mall leading up to and after the deadly shooting. Marshall III has since been identified as the suspect and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.
Police have reviewed digital evidence, conducted surveillance, and enlisted the assistance of federal partners, but have been unable to locate the teen. According to the Howard County Public School System, Marshall is an Oakland Mills High School student, but has not attended school this year. 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. Howard County police are identifying Marshall publicly because his whereabouts remain unknown and he is considered a potential threat to the public due to the nature of his alleged crime.
Anyone with information should contact police at 410-313-STOP or HCPDCrimeTips@howardcountymd.gov and may remain anonymous.
