A Columbia gas station worker was shot and seriously wounded Friday night during an attempted robbery at a station in the 7200 block of Cradlerock Way. Responding officers found the employee suffering from a gunshot wound and had the victim rushed to the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center with serious injuries. Investigators say a single suspect fired during the attempted hold-up and then took off. No other injuries were reported.
Police: Single Suspect Bolts After Opening Fire
Howard County police say they were called to the area Friday evening and immediately opened an investigation. According to WMAR2 News, officers found the wounded employee and had the person transported to Shock Trauma. Detectives believe a lone suspect fired shots during an attempted robbery before fleeing the scene. So far, the department has not released any suspect description or said whether usable surveillance images exist.
Where This Fits In Local Crime Coverage
The Howard County Police Department regularly posts crime bulletins and newsroom updates that log robberies, shootings, and other incidents across Columbia. Recent entries include a March 22 non-fatal shooting on Patuxent Woods Drive, a reminder that public safety remains a running concern in the area. Residents, business owners, and reporters often turn to those updates to follow cases and monitor advisories. For the department’s bulletins and press releases, visit the Howard County Police Department's Newsroom.
How to Help Police and Protect Late-Shift Workers
Anyone with information on the gas station shooting is asked to call 410-313-STOP or email [email protected]. Tips can be submitted anonymously. Store owners and overnight staff are encouraged to stick with basic precautions such as limiting cash kept on site, keeping clear lines of sight to exits, and saving any surveillance footage that might help investigators. This story will be updated as Howard County police release additional details.
