Crime & Safety

Man Shot In Columbia Parking Lot: Police Report

Howard County police officers are seeking more information about the shooter. The victim is in critical but stable condition.

COLUMBIA, MD — A 23-year-old man was shot Monday night in the 7500 block of Monarch Mills Way. According to the Howard County Police Department, the incident occurred at approximately 5:12 p.m. Officers reported to the area for a call about shots fired.

Officers found the man in a parking lot suffering from gunshot wounds. He was airlifted to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center where he was listed in critical but stable condition. Officers do not have any information about the suspect, so anyone with information is asked to call 911.

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