Howard County police have released new images of a suspect in the tragic shooting at The Mall in Columbia that left 17-year-old Angelo Little dead on July 27. The police department has been meticulously reviewing hundreds of hours of surveillance footage from the mall, which shows the suspect following Little after he exited a bathroom. Witnesses have described the suspect as a young male in his teens or early twenties with a small stature. In response to the growing concern and need for public assistance, police have increased the reward for information leading to the identification of the shooter to $7,500. Little, who was pronounced dead at the scene, had also been a victim in an earlier shooting incident in April 2023, though no connections between the two cases have been established.

Authorities are urging residents near the mall to examine their doorbell camera footage for any potential leads. The shooting occurred around 6:10 p. m. , creating an atmosphere of fear and concern in the community. Police are committed to solving this case and protecting the safety of local residents.