Columbia Mall Shooting: Two Teens Dead, Suspect Charged

Howard County is mourning the loss of two teenagers, Blake McCray and Michael Robertson, who died following a shooting near The Mall in Columbia. Both students were targeted in a double shooting by Emmetson Zeah, an 18-year-old who was already on pre-trial home detention for a previous crime. Zeah was arrested shortly after the incident and charged with first-degree murder, with additional charges expected. The community is grappling with the tragedy, as police have increased security measures at the mall to ensure safety. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, though investigators believe the teens were specifically targeted. Zeah had also been involved in a shooting incident earlier in February, but no injuries were reported in that case.