Crime & Safety
Gas Station Shooting Suspect Still At Large, Reward Increased
The suspect wanted in the shooting and attempted robbery of a Shell gas station remains at large. The reward has been increased for tips.
COLUMBIA, MD ā Surveillance video has been released showing the suspect wanted in the shooting of a Shell gas station employee during an attempted robbery Friday night.
The reward for information about the shooter has been increased to $2,500.
The shooting happened around 7:43 p.m. Friday at the Shell located in the 7200 block of Cradlerock Way. A male employee was taken to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center with serious injuries, the police department stated.
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Detectives believe the suspect was attempting to rob the gas station when she fired shots at the employee before leaving the scene, Patch reported previously.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 410-313-STOP or HCPDcrimetips@howardcountymd.gov.
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