Fatal Shooting at Columbia Mall Leaves One Dead

Police confirm the incident was targeted, and no ongoing threat remains as investigation continues.

The shooting occurred in the food court area of Columbia Mall, Maryland, around 6:10 p.m. Saturday.
Authorities identified the victim as a male and confirmed he was targeted during an altercation.
Witnesses described chaotic scenes as patrons fled or sheltered in stores for hours.
Police assured the public that there is no active shooter and those involved have fled the scene.
The same mall experienced a fatal shooting incident in January 2014.