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| Mall shooting in Columbia, Maryland, leaves three dead | Mall shooting in Columbia, Maryland, leaves three dead |
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| A gunman opened fire at a shopping centre in Maryland in the US, killing two people before apparently taking his own life, police say. | A gunman opened fire at a shopping centre in Maryland in the US, killing two people before apparently taking his own life, police say. |
| The incident took place at a mall in the Baltimore suburb of Columbia. | The incident took place at a mall in the Baltimore suburb of Columbia. |
| The man opened fire at a store in the mall, killing a man and a woman, both employees at the shop, Zumiez, which sells skate accessories and clothing. | The man opened fire at a store in the mall, killing a man and a woman, both employees at the shop, Zumiez, which sells skate accessories and clothing. |
| Police have named the victims as 21-year-old Brianna Benlolo and 25-year-old Tyler Johnson. | Police have named the victims as 21-year-old Brianna Benlolo and 25-year-old Tyler Johnson. |
| The man believed to be the shooter, who has not been identified, was found dead near a gun and ammunition. A further five people were injured in the incident. | The man believed to be the shooter, who has not been identified, was found dead near a gun and ammunition. A further five people were injured in the incident. |
| One of those injured was shot. Police said the motive for the attack was still unclear. | |
| Howard County Police Chief Bill McMahon said officers had concerns that the gunman might have been carrying explosives and had proceeded "with an abundance of caution". | Howard County Police Chief Bill McMahon said officers had concerns that the gunman might have been carrying explosives and had proceeded "with an abundance of caution". |
| The centre, about 45 minutes outside Washington DC, is a popular weekend shopping destination. | The centre, about 45 minutes outside Washington DC, is a popular weekend shopping destination. |
| Shopper Tonya Broughton described the atmosphere as "panic" and said she and her friend headed for a nearby shop. | Shopper Tonya Broughton described the atmosphere as "panic" and said she and her friend headed for a nearby shop. |
| Shop employees herded everyone to the back, she told Reuters news agency, adding "they were very nice, keeping us calm". | Shop employees herded everyone to the back, she told Reuters news agency, adding "they were very nice, keeping us calm". |
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