The Howard County Police Department in Maryland has made a public appeal by releasing surveillance footage of a suspect involved in a shooting incident at a gas station. This alarming event is believed to be an attempted robbery. The footage is a crucial piece of evidence as investigators work to solve the case.

Captured without audio, the video clearly shows a woman wielding a firearm. She appears to be engaged in conversation before discharging the weapon, underscoring the gravity of the situation. This incident unfolded on a Friday evening, and the authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward, offering a reward of up to $2,500 for tips that lead to the suspect’s identification and capture.

The police department has actively shared this video on social media platforms, including Facebook, hoping to reach a broader audience who might recognize the individual. Initially, a reward of $1,000 was offered, but the urgency and seriousness of the case prompted an increase in the incentive.

According to the police statement, the shooting was reported around 7:43 p.m. on April 17 at the Shell gas station located in the 7200 block of Cradlerock Way in Columbia. The community is now on high alert as the search for the suspect intensifies.

A reward of up to $1,000 had previously been offered.

“At approximately 7:43 p.m. April 17 police were called to the Shell gas station in the 7200 block of Cradlerock Way in Columbia for a report of a shooting,” police said in a statement.

Howard County Police Department shared footage of a suspect opening fire at a gas station during an attempted robbery. (Facebook/ Howard County Police Department)

“An adult male gas station employee was transported to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center with serious injuries,” the department continued. “Through preliminary investigation detectives believe a single suspect fired shots during an attempted robbery before fleeing the scene. No one else was injured.”

The update issued on Monday noted, “The victim is currently listed in serious condition at Shock Trauma.”

Howard County Police Department shared surveillance video of the suspect in the gas station opening fire at a clerk. (Facebook/ Howard County Police Department)

The police department did not provide any new information to Fox News Digital on Tuesday.