Three dead after Columbia mall shooting

A shooting occurred inside the Columbia Mall Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014. At least three people are confirmed dead, including the shooter, according to news reports claiming police as the source of the information. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff)

Police secure the Columbia Mall after a fatal shooting on January 25, 2014, in Columbia, Maryland. Three people were killed in a shooting at the popular shopping mall, located about 45 minutes outside Washington, authorities said Saturday. Howard County, Maryland, Police announced the fatalities and urged people inside the Mall “to stay in place.”Police said one of the dead was “located near gun and ammunition.” (Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images)

Two shoppers leave the Columbia Mall after a fatal shooting on January 25, 2014, in Columbia, Maryland. Three people were killed in a shooting at the popular shopping mall, located about 45 minutes outside Washington, authorities said Saturday. Howard County, Maryland, Police announced the fatalities and urged people inside the Mall “to stay in place.”Police said one of the dead was “located near gun and ammunition.” (Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images)

Maryland State Police patrol the Columbia Mall after a fatal shooting on January 25, 2014, in Columbia, Maryland. Three people were killed in a shooting at the popular shopping mall, located about 45 minutes outside Washington, authorities said Saturday. Howard County, Maryland, Police announced the fatalities and urged people inside the Mall “to stay in place.”Police said one of the dead was “located near gun and ammunition.” (Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images)

Police officers are stationed outside an entrance to Sears at The Mall in Columbia Three people are dead after a shooting Saturday morning on an upper level of the mall. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun Staff).

A shooting inside the Columbia Mall Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014. At least three people are confirmed dead, including the shooter, according to news reports claiming police as the source of the information. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff)

A shooting was reported inside the Columbia Mall Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014. At least three people are confirmed dead, including the shooter, according to news reports claiming police as the source of the information. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff)

Tactical police gather their gear outside The Mall in Columbia Three people are dead after a shooting Saturday morning on an upper level of the mall. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun Staff.)

Howard County, Maryland, Police Chief William J. McMahon talks to reporters outside Columbia Town Center Mall following a shooting situation January 25, 2014 in Columbia, Maryland. Three people are dead after a shooting inside the mall. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Two women run to embrace each other outside the Columbia Town Center Mall after three people were killed in a shooting there January 25, 2014 in Columbia, Maryland. Police still do not have a motive for the shooting but believe the shooter has been killed. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Police evacuate employees and patrons from the Columbia Town Center Mall after three people were killed in a shooting there January 25, 2014 in Columbia, Maryland. Police still do not have a motive for the shooting but believe the shooter has been killed. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Howard County officials walk to deliver remarks after a shooting at a shopping mall in Columbia, Maryland January 25, 2014. Three people died in a shooting at a large shopping mall outside of Baltimore, Maryland, on Saturday, and one of the dead was believed to be the shooter, police said. (REUTERS/James Lawler Duggan)

Police deploy during a shooting inside the Columbia Mall Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014. At least three people are confirmed dead, including the shooter, according to news reports claiming police as the source of the information. (Noah Scialom/Baltimore Sun)

Police on scene during a shooting inside the Columbia Mall Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014. At least three people are confirmed dead, including the shooter, according to news reports claiming police as the source of the information. (Noah Scialom/Freelance)

Tarah William of Lanham, Maryland reacts after she was evacuated from a building following a shooting at a shopping mall in Columbia, Maryland January 25, 2014. Three people died in a shooting at a large shopping mall outside of Baltimore, Maryland, on Saturday, and one of the dead was believed to be the shooter, police said. (REUTERS/James Lawler Duggan)

Police officers are seen at a mall in Columbia, Maryland, January 25, 2014. Three people died in a shooting at a large shopping center outside of Baltimore, Maryland, on Saturday, and police said they were allowing shoppers to leave the mall after determining there was no longer a threat. (REUTERS/DCMediagroup/Robert Brune)

A father hugs his daughter and her mother during a shooting inside the Columbia Mall Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014. At least three people are confirmed dead, including the shooter, according to news reports claiming police as the source of the information. (Noah Scialom/Freelance)

Police evacuate employees and patrons from the Columbia Town Center Mall after three people were killed in a shooting there January 25, 2014 in Columbia, Maryland. Police still do not have a motive for the shooting but believe the shooter has been killed. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Police vehicles are seen at a mall in Columbia, Maryland, January 25, 2014. Three people died in a shooting at a large shopping center outside of Baltimore, Maryland, on Saturday, and police said they were allowing shoppers to leave the mall after determining there was no longer a threat. (REUTERS/DCMediagroup/Robert Brune)

Store employees Maryam Dolatshahi (right) and Solon Jimenez look for where to go during a shooting inside the Columbia Mall Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014. At least three people are confirmed dead, including the shooter, according to news reports claiming police as the source of the information. (Noah Scialom/Freelance)

Police deploy during a shooting inside the Columbia Mall Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014. At least three people are confirmed dead, including the shooter, according to news reports claiming police as the source of the information. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff)

People exit the food court area during a shooting scene inside the Columbia Mall Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014. At least three people are confirmed dead, including the shooter, according to news reports claiming police as the source of the information. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff)

Two women console one another other outside the Columbia Town Center Mall after three people were killed in a shooting there January 25, 2014 in Columbia, Maryland. Police still do not have a motive for the shooting but believe the shooter has been killed. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

A Maryland State Police helicopter flies overhead after a shooting at a shopping mall in Columbia, Maryland January 25, 2014. Three people died in a shooting at a large shopping mall outside of Baltimore, Maryland, on Saturday, and one of the dead was believed to be the shooter, police said. (REUTERS/James Lawler Duggan)

People walk outside of Columbia Town Center Mall after three people were killed in a shooting there January 25, 2014 in Columbia, Maryland. Police still do not have a motive for the shooting but believe the shooter has been killed. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

A father checks on his toddler as bystanders are shuttled into buses for evacuation during a shooting scene inside the Columbia Mall Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014. At least three people are confirmed dead, including the shooter, according to news reports claiming police as the source of the information. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff)

Shoppers are evacuted after a fatal shooting at Columbia Mall on January 25, 2014, in Columbia, Maryland. Three people were killed in a shooting at the popular shopping mall, located about 45 minutes outside Washington, authorities said Saturday. (Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images)

Maryland State police officers patrol the Columbia Mall after a fatal shooting on January 25, 2014, in Columbia, Maryland. Three people were killed in a shooting at the popular shopping mall, located about 45 minutes outside Washington, authorities said Saturday. Howard County, Maryland, Police announced the fatalities and urged people inside the Mall “to stay in place.”Police said one of the dead was “located near gun and ammunition.” (Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images)

A man carries a child past rescue personnel after leaving the food court area during a shooting inside the Columbia Mall Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014. At least three people are confirmed dead, including the shooter, according to news reports claiming police as the source of the information. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff)

Rescue personnel help bystanders to evacuate the food court entrance during a shooting inside the Columbia Mall Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014. At least three people are confirmed dead, including the shooter, according to news reports claiming police as the source of the information. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff)

Police walk through the parking lot outside The Mall in Columbia in Columbia, Md., on January 25, 2014. A shooting incident inside the mall left at least three people dead, according to police. ( Washington Post photo by Peter Hermann)

Police evacuate employees and patrons from the Columbia Town Center Mall after three people were killed in a shooting there January 25, 2014 in Columbia, Maryland. Police still do not have a motive for the shooting but believe the shooter has been killed. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Tactical police gather their gear outside The Mall in Columbia Three people are dead after a shooting Saturday morning on an upper level of the mall. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun Staff)

Shoppers leave the Columbia Mall after a fatal shooting on January 25, 2014, in Columbia, Maryland. Three people were killed in a shooting at the popular shopping mall, located about 45 minutes outside Washington, authorities said Saturday. Howard County, Maryland, Police announced the fatalities and urged people inside the Mall “to stay in place.”Police said one of the dead was “located near gun and ammunition.” (Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images)

Police enter the Sears department store at the Columbia Mall after a fatal shooting on January 25, 2014, in Columbia, Maryland. Three people were killed in a shooting at the popular shopping mall, located about 45 minutes outside Washington, authorities said Saturday. Howard County, Maryland, Police announced the fatalities and urged people inside the Mall “to stay in place.”Police said one of the dead was “located near gun and ammunition.” (Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images)

Emergency responders arrive at the Columbia Mall after a fatal shooting on January 25, 2014, in Columbia, Maryland. Three people were killed in a shooting at the popular shopping mall, located about 45 minutes outside Washington, authorities said Saturday. Howard County, Maryland, Police announced the fatalities and urged people inside the Mall “to stay in place.”Police said one of the dead was “located near gun and ammunition.” (Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images)

Shooting Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, at the Columbia Mall. (@DanAngryAsian/Twitter)

Emergency responders arrive at the Columbia Mall after a fatal shooting on January 25, 2014, in Columbia, Maryland. Three people were killed in a shooting at the popular shopping mall, located about 45 minutes outside Washington, authorities said Saturday. Howard County, Maryland, Police announced the fatalities and urged people inside the Mall “to stay in place.”Police said one of the dead was “located near gun and ammunition.” (Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images)

Police vehicles are seen at a mall in Columbia, Maryland, January 25, 2014. Three people died in a shooting at a large shopping center outside of Baltimore, Maryland, on Saturday, and police said they were allowing shoppers to leave the mall after determining there was no longer a threat. (REUTERS/DCMediagroup/Robert Brune)

Maryland State Police patrol the Columbia Mall after a fatal shooting on January 25, 2014, in Columbia, Maryland. Three people were killed in a shooting at the popular shopping mall, located about 45 minutes outside Washington, authorities said Saturday. Howard County, Maryland, Police announced the fatalities and urged people inside the Mall “to stay in place.”Police said one of the dead was “located near gun and ammunition.” (Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images)

Two shoppers leave the Columbia Mall after a fatal shooting on January 25, 2014, in Columbia, Maryland. Three people were killed in a shooting at the popular shopping mall, located about 45 minutes outside Washington, authorities said Saturday. Howard County, Maryland, Police announced the fatalities and urged people inside the Mall “to stay in place.”Police said one of the dead was “located near gun and ammunition.” (Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images)

Officers are seen at mall in Columbia, Maryland, January 25, 2014. Three people died in a shooting at a large shopping center outside of Baltimore, Maryland, on Saturday, and police said they were allowing shoppers to leave the mall after determining there was no longer a threat. (REUTERS/DCMediagroup/Robert Brune)

Members of the media gathers for a press conference at mall in Columbia, Maryland, January 25, 2014. Three people died in a shooting at a large shopping center outside of Baltimore, Maryland, on Saturday, and police said they were allowing shoppers to leave the mall after determining there was no longer a threat. (REUTERS/DCMediagroup/Robert Brune)

Police car is seen at mall in Columbia, Maryland, January 25, 2014. Three people died in a shooting at a large shopping center outside of Baltimore, Maryland, on Saturday, and police said they were allowing shoppers to leave the mall after determining there was no longer a threat. (REUTERS/DCMediagroup/Robert Brune)

A police officer is seen at mall in Columbia, Maryland, January 25, 2014. Three people died in a shooting at a large shopping center outside of Baltimore, Maryland, on Saturday, and police said they were allowing shoppers to leave the mall after determining there was no longer a threat. (REUTERS/DCMediagroup/Robert Brune)

An officer seen at mall in Columbia, Maryland, January 25, 2014. Three people died in a shooting at a large shopping center outside of Baltimore, Maryland, on Saturday, and police said they were allowing shoppers to leave the mall after determining there was no longer a threat. (REUTERS/DCMediagroup/Robert Brune)

Police cars are seen at mall in Columbia, Maryland, January 25, 2014. Three people died in a shooting at a large shopping center outside of Baltimore, Maryland, on Saturday, and police said they were allowing shoppers to leave the mall after determining there was no longer a threat. (REUTERS/DCMediagroup/Robert Brune)

Emergency vehicles are seen at mall in Columbia, Maryland, January 25, 2014. Three people died in a shooting at a large shopping center outside of Baltimore, Maryland, on Saturday, and police said they were allowing shoppers to leave the mall after determining there was no longer a threat. (REUTERS/DC Mediagroup/Robert Brune)

Police patrol outside a Sears store at Columbia Mall after a fatal shooting on January 25, 2014, in Columbia, Maryland. Three people were killed in a shooting at the popular shopping mall, located about 45 minutes outside Washington, authorities said Saturday. Howard County, Maryland, Police announced the fatalities and urged people inside the Mall “to stay in place.”Police said one of the dead was “located near gun and ammunition.” (Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images)

(Shooting Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, at the Columbia Mall. (@DanAngryAsian/Twitter)

Maryland State Police gear up as civilians depart the Columbia Mall after a fatal shooting on January 25, 2014, in Columbia, Maryland. Three people were killed in a shooting at the popular shopping mall, located about 45 minutes outside Washington, authorities said Saturday. Howard County, Maryland, Police announced the fatalities and urged people inside the Mall “to stay in place.”Police said one of the dead was “located near gun and ammunition.” (Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images)