Crime & Safety
House Shot At By Suspect + 2 Homes Burglarized: Howard County Police
Howard County Police reported that someone shot at a Columbia home, leaving bullet holes, while 2 HoCo residents' homes were burglarized.
HOWARD COUNTY, MD — A resident reported a home burglary in Ellicott City while another Columbia resident reported his house being shot up, according to Howard County Police.
On Feb. 18 around 10:55 p.m., a resident reported hearing gunshots and found several bullet holes in his home, which is located in the 7200 block of Eden Brook Drive in Columbia. Police also found several shell casings outside the house. No one was injured.
Another resident in the 6100 block of Camelback Lane in Columbia told police that on Feb. 18 around 10:30 a.m., a person forced open a door to the garage and went into the home, but nothing appeared to be stolen, the police department stated.
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On Feb. 19 between 7 and 9:30 a.m., a resident living in the 3700 block of Ligon Road, Ellicott City, told police that a suspect entered the home by forcing open a door and stealing cash and jewelry, according to the police department.
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