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Howard County Police investigate double shooting in Columbia

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COLUMBIA, Md. — Howard County Police are investigating a deadly double shooting that happened in Columbia on Sunday.

Shortly before 9:30 p.m., police were called to the 7600 block of Woodpark Lane, where they discovered two men shot outside in the open stairwell of an apartment building.

Police say that the two men were transported to Shock Trauma, where Jeremiah Darden, 18, died from his injuries.

The second victim, a 20-year-old, was treated and released.

Investigators do not yet have suspect information, but believe the shots were fired from an unknown vehicle. They're also working to determine if the incident was random or not.

Police are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 410-313-STOP