Mall Shooter Kills Two, Self

"COLUMBIA, MD — Gunfire pierced the Saturday morning bustle at The Mall in Columbia [map here], a gathering place for many in the planned suburban community, sending shoppers racing for cover as two store employees were fatally shot by a man who police said then killed himself.

"Howard County police said the two employees at the skate shop Zumiez, Brianna Benlolo, 21, of College Park, Md., and Tyler Johnson, 25, of Ellicott City, Md. were killed shortly after 11 a.m.

"Police, who did not release information on the identity of the shooter, said he was found just outside the store with a shotgun and a large amount of ammunition.

"Five people, including one who was shot in the foot, were treated at Howard County General Hospital and released. The other four persons were not being treated for gunshot wounds, but for injuries related to panic at the scene.

"One witness said the gunman appeared to be between 18 and 21 years old and was wearing khaki pants and a white shirt.

"Heavy police presence remained at the mall into the night, with helicopters circling overhead and police officers searching car trunks in the parking lot."

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