Tragedy struck the Columbia Mall today as a person was killed during a shooting, police confirmed. The incident occurred amidst an altercation inside the bustling shopping center.
Authorities have assured the public that there are “no indications” of an active shooter situation. The altercation that led to the shooting appears to be an isolated event, according to initial reports.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball addressed the situation, saying, “I am aware of the ongoing situation at the Mall in Columbia.Our Howard County Police Department is actively investigating and will provide updates as information becomes available,” reported CBS news.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the altercation and the identity of the deceased have not yet been released. Police are currently on the scene, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to piece together the events that led to the shooting.
More details are awaited.