Howard County police have released new images of a suspect wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Angelo Little at The Mall in Columbia, which occurred on July 27, 2024. Following the incident, police are seeking assistance from the public to identify the shooter and have increased the reward for tips to $7,500. The investigation has involved reviewing hundreds of hours of surveillance footage, which revealed the suspect waiting in the food court before following Little and firing a shot from behind. Witnesses have described the suspect as a young male in his teens or 20s with a small stature. Authorities are encouraging residents in the area to check their doorbell camera footage for any relevant evidence.

Little, who was pronounced dead at the scene, had previously survived another shooting incident in April 2023, although police have not confirmed any links between the two cases. The shooting took place around 6:10 p. m. , and the police department is urging anyone with information to contact them anonymously. The community's involvement is deemed crucial in solving this case and bringing justice for Little's family.