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Columbia Mall Shooting Claims Second Teen's Life: 'His Legacy Will Endure'
Just weeks after celebrating his 15th birthday, Blake Raymon Andrew McCray has passed away—becoming the second young victim of a targeted shooting outside the Columbia Mall, officials confirmed.
McCray, a Columbia resident, was critically wounded in the Feb. 22 attack that killed his friend, 16-year-old Michael Jerome Robertson III, in the parking lot near the Lidl grocery store on Little Patuxent Parkway, according to Howard County Police.
After spending days fighting for his life in the hospital, McCray succumbed to his injuries on Saturday, March 1, officials said
"He was a beloved son,…
Serial Burglar Accused Of 27 Commercial Burglaries In Maryland Over Nearly Five Months
A man accused of committing a string of commercial burglaries over the last several months has been arrested, authorities say.
Paul Emanuel, 51, along with two other suspects was arrested in the 10700 block of Hickory Ridge Road after he allegedly robbed a Quick Stop Food Mart on Wednesday, Aug. 10, according to Howard County Police.
Dominick Quarles, 41, and Rolando Morillo Ramirez, 24, were also arrested in connection to the Quick Stop Food Mart robbery.
In addition to the Aug. 10 robbery, Emanuel has been charged in connection to burglaries at several locations:
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Attempted Murder Charges For Maryland Man Who Shot Roommate Over Living Conditions: Police
Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred between two roommates in Columbia, authorities say.
The shooting occurred in the 8400 block of Oak Bush Terrace around 7:45 p.m., on Tuesday, Aug. 2, according to Howard County police investigators.
Matthew Ng, 49, was allegedly shot by his roommate Zongping Zhang, 55, over ongoing disputes about living conditions between the two.
Ng was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, where he remains.
Zhang is charged with attempted first-degree and second-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault, and a weapon violat…