Fourth Person Arrested In January Fatal Shooting In Columbia

COLUMBIA, MD — Authorities have arrested a fourth person in connection with the death of 17-year-old Lance Carrington, who was fatally shot on Jan. 14 while sitting in a car in Columbia.

Jeremiah Robinson, 20, has been charged with first- and second-degree murder in Carrington's death, Howard County police said Friday. He is being held without bond at the Howard County Detention Center.

Authorities previously arrested Janae Baker, 18; Kendall Stagg, 18; and Charles Epperson Jr., 19; all of Columbia, in connection with the shooting. Authorities said the teens were present during the shooting, and each has been charged with first- and second-degree murder.

Police are still searching for 16-year-old Jemik Parker, who they believe shot Carrington. Parker has been charged as an adult with first- and second-degree murder.

According to police, Baker was in a parked vehicle with Carrington, located in the 6000 block of Helen Dorsey Way, when Parker, Epperson Jr. and Stagg approached him.

Parker supposedly shot Carrington before all four suspects fled, police said.

Police did not say how Robinson was involved in the shooting.

Authorities believe the group conspired to rob Carrington of a gun. When police found Carrington's body, they recovered a loaded handgun in his possession.

While Maryland state law typically does not allow a juvenile suspect’s identification to be released, even when charged as an adult, an exception exists “for the sole purposes of facilitating apprehension of a child and ensuring public safety” when a criminal arrest warrant is issued. Howard County police have identified Parker publicly because "his whereabouts remain unknown and he is considered a potential threat to the public due to the nature of his alleged crime."

Authorities are offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to Parker's arrest. Anyone with information should contact police at 410-313-STOP or HCPDCrimeTips@howardcountymd.gov. You can remain anonymous.