Suspect Wanted In MD Teen's Fatal Shooting At Mall Caught In NY

COLUMBIA, MD — The 18-year-old wanted in on charges in the fatal shooting of a teen at the Mall in Columbia last summer has been apprehended in New York.

William Marshall III is in custody in New York and will return to Maryland per extradition laws. He has been charged with first-degree murder and firearms offenses, according to Howard County police.

A lead from a video posted on social media produced a tip that Marshall was staying in Brooklyn, New York.

Howard County detectives, the U.S. Marshals and New York Police Department went to that location overnight May 28-29. They searched the building and found Marshall inside a residence. He was arrested at 6:30 a.m., without incident.

Detectives are still investigating his possible ties to that location, the Howard County Police Department said.

Authorities want to determine whether anyone helped Marshall elude police and, if so, will file any criminal charges that are appropriate, officials said.

Police believe that Marshall, who also goes by “Junior,” specifically targeted 17-year-old Little, who was pronounced dead at the scene July 27, 2024. Detectives believe Marshall and Little knew each other and are still investigating a motive for the shooting.

“I am proud of the outstanding tireless work of everyone involved in this search, including HCPD officers, U.S. Marshals and our HCPD social media team,” said Howard County Police Chief Gregory Der. “There was true creativity and ingenuity that resulted in this apprehension. We aren’t immune from crime in Howard County, but if you commit a crime here we will catch you and bring you to justice, no matter how long it takes.”

Over the last 10 months, officials received hundreds of tips in the search for Marshall, reviewed troves of digital evidence, conducted hundreds of hours of surveillance and traveled to multiple states, he said.

“The United States Marshals Service is committed to improving the safety of our communities. We could not be as effective as we are without partner agencies like HCPD,” said Deputy Commander John Wormley of the U.S. Marshals Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, Baltimore. “This arrest is the result of intensive investigative man hours.”

“This was a collaborative effort with months of diligence, long nights and communication. After a long road, our hard work has led us to the arrest of William Marshall. We remain committed to ensuring accountability and taking criminals off the street,” said Howard County Executive Calvin Ball.

Officials are looking at possible eligibility for the combined reward of up to $30,000 from the HCPD and USMS.

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