And floridas dog rescue angel. And the Great Lengths she is going to save animals in need. Good evening, a saturday trip to the mall, the rite of weekends for millions of americans turned into a terrible ordeal today for shoppers in a mall in suburban maryland when gunshots rang out. Police describe him as a lone shooter, producing a rifle inside a store. Witnesses say shoppers ran for safety, some making their way out. Others hiding in the mall for hours. When it was over, three people lay dead, including, police believe, the attacker. It happened in columbia, maryland, an hours drive from washington, d. C. And baltimore, Nbcs Kristen Welker is there with more. Reporter lester, good evening to you, this community has been deeply shaken by this apparent murdersuicide, and police are scanning the area by video and all those who witnessed the terror that unfolded here. We have an active shooter at the columbia mall, last seen in the food court. Kids are hiding in the bathroom. Reporter 911 calls captured the terror as gunshots rang out this morning at a suburban mall in columbia, maryland, about 25 miles north of washington, witnesses saw. We thought we were going to get shot. All of a sudden, people started to run by, we heard two gunshots. Police say it happened after 1 1 01 in the morning. And then i heard boom, boom, boom, people started screaming and running. It was just complete madness. Reporter according to police, some fled the mall, others sheltered in place. There was a young couple with two brandnew babyies, so we hae like a rest room at the end in the store room. So everybody, as many people as we could fit in there. I ran into the store across from the mania. We all hid ourselves in the back room and locked the door. And we were in there for probably about an hour, hour and a half. Reporter police say it took them two minutes to respond to the multiple calls that came in. Once on scene, authorities found three bodies at a skate shop. Among the dead, a male and females. Both store employees in their 20s, and a second male, believed to be the shooter. The identity of the shooter, we dont know who that is yet. When the officers approached he was obviously deceased. But he was also still had a large amount of ammunition on and about him. Reporter Law Enforcement Officials Say early indications were that the gunman may have known at least one of the victims. It could be that it is a domestic situation. But somebody has reported from a federal Law Enforcement source that is what it is. But im telling you we cant confirm that. We simply dont know. Reporter local state and federal authorities worked through the afternoon evacuating the mall, searching the parking lot and interviewing witnesses trying to determine what could have caused yet another senseless shooting. Life is short and treasure every day you have, treasure your family. Reporter now, police have also identified the victims tonight as brianna banolo, 21 years old of college park, maryland. Tyler johnson, 25 years old, from maryland, they have not yet identified the shooter. Five people were also injured this morning including one person shot in the foot. They have all been treated and released. This mall will remain closed while Police Continue their investigation. Lester . Kristen welker in maryland, thank you. Another day of deadly clashes in egypt, Authorities Say at least 29 peoplee killed as Security Forces battled antigovernment protesters after 21 people were killed in clashes and bomb attacks yesterday. All this comes as egypt marks the third anniversary of the uprising that ousted president hosni mubarak. We get the latest now from nbcs ayman mohyeldin. Reporter Egyptian Police firing at the crowds. Rounding up demonstrators. Protesters throwing stones and fire bombs at the police. Angry scenes similar to the ones egypt witnessed exactly three years ago today. Back then, there was a different fight. One to topple Hosni Mubaraks regime. Today, it is the Muslim Brotherhood and their supporters, which ousted president morsi last july, put him on trial, then banned the organization itself. Morsis removal has dead to a deadly insurgency in egypt, today, striking a police headquarter. Today, a bombing at a security building. The military is flying high, enjoying a wave of popular support. On the very streets where the military once gunned down protesters, today thousands turned up singing their praises. Men and women, even children, wearing military uniforms. All came out in a show of support for the army. And its powerful leader, general si si, the man who removed president Mohammed Morsi from power. All of us support si si. Reporter but critics warn the military is once again reaching for power, silencing any dissent, even from the youth who helped to topple Hosni Mubaraks regime back in 2011. Now, lester the concern with the Human Rights Organization is that as the violence continues to get worse the military and government are stepping up their pressure, trying to silence any dissent, even from legitimate opposition, which will reverse the gains from 2011. Ayman mohyeldin, thank you. And thousands are in the ukraine capital of kiev. The unrest all started in november when ukraines president made moves to align the country more with russia and not europe as previously promised. We get the latest on that situation from nbcs ian williams, in kiev. Reporter it looks like a medieval battle scene, the smoke, the weapons. It rises through, to haul molotov cocktails, and douse the flames, also an effective weapon in sub zero temperatures. In kiev, there is little restraint on both sides, so far, the uneasy truce has been lodged. Many are itching for a fight. Attitudes are hardening. Were staying here until the end. Reporter you will stay here . Yes. Reporter with many bearing the scars of a week of violent clashes. You are determined to stay . Until the end. Reporter this week, the twomonth long protests turned deadly. Three protesters shot dead. And a movement that started with demands for closer ties with europe now wants to topple the government. It also has spread beyond the capital with protesters seizing several Regional Government buildings. President yanukovych met with leaders today, offering some concessions. But not for those who appeal for mediation. The radical groups now appear to be in control. This leader told me there is no point in negotiating. This is the only way. Although the for their armory have been supplied by the solidly middle class women, as were the cakes for the barricades, help for what many believe will be a violent weekend. Ian williams, nbc news, kiev. And still ahead, there is a threat against russia in sochi, where the Winter Olympics are just days away. This comes after the transit bombings in volgograd that killed 34 people. Meanwhile, the state Department Warns people heading for sochi. Nbcs kier simmons has more. Reporter president putin is determined the gains will be a success. And today his press secretary said any reports that there are concerns about the gains is just the west trying to discredit russia. But the concerns include terrorism today and a group that claims to have behind the deaths of at least 34 people and a double suicide bombing in a city 400 miles from here last month issued new threats, the threats on the internet suggested that there would be another attack. It did not mention sochi, but the same group has promised in the past to deliver what they said would be a present for president putin here at sochi during the games. The aim of the group must well have been to try to disrupt the games or the simple buildup to the olympics may have already done that. The organizers say the games are safe. And lester, when you speak to people on the ground here there is a sense of enthusiasm, perhaps even excitement. Thank you, kier simmons. And back in the country today, bonechilling cold gripping the nation for yet another day. And there appears to be no end in sight for many. Dylan dreyer has more. Reporter good evening, lester, the cold has been lentless for so many this winter. We have not really thawed out from the first arctic blast we had at the beginning of the year, and now more than half the country is bracing for possibly even a colder one. Today, heavy snow and dangerously frigid air blasted the country. In atlanta, the severe cold caused a major water main break. Workers scrambled as water exploded 20 feet in the air and turned to ice on contact. You have extremely cold temperatures that we have had in the past couple of weeks. It puts a strain on our system. Reporter in houston, bus passengers on i45 helped each other own an exit ramp after being stranded for nearly two hours due to icy road conditions. In cleveland, snow fell hard and fastarly this morning. They got it cleared out fast enough, it just keeps coming down. Reporter on water ways, coast guard crews took to breaking the ice on the hudson river, freeing up traffic for roughly 300 vessels. As bitter cold lingers in the northeast. The snow and cold clearly has not stopped ice skaters here in central park but it could be a different story next week when across most of the country, they will be at least 15 to 30 degrees below average. The snowfall totals this season continues to break records, chicago receiving 45 inches, above its average of 17, indianapol indianapolis, 33. 8 inches, above its usual 14, and philadelphia has seen almost 34 inches compared to its 7. 9 average. The snow and prolonged cold is also pinching the propane supplies as millions of americans use the fuel to heat their homes. At the end of the week it will be bitterly cold. Well probably use more than we would. Reporter prices have shot up to levels we have not seen since 1 1990, with the demand out sourcing the supply. Im concerned because we dont know when or if were getting it. And all the Propane Companies are kind of in the same boat. Reporter now, we have these quick clipper systems moving through the northeast, snowing in parts of new england. They dump a little bit of snow, and then reinforce the cold air, most areas picking up one to three inches, but with the great lakes and the lakeeffect snow, looking at monday of next week it dips all the way to the deep south. Well see temperatures 20 to almost 40 degrees below average, a high of 15 below in minneapolis, nine in st. Louis, 33 in memphis, and six below for a high in chicago, six above in cincinnati, raleigh, north carolina, a high of 28 degrees. By wednesday, the cold recedes a little bit but well still be in the teens and 20s, not factoring in the wind chill, which could be well below zero. Now, lester, i know winter is supposed to be cold but even by normal standards this is extreme cold. All right, thank you, dylan, well see you tomorrow on today. And the nations biggest arts and crafts retailer, michaels, may have suffered a Data Security attack affecting customers payment information. 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Finally tonight, a onewoman rescue squad and the fourlegged friends she saved by opening her heart and her wallet. Come on Little Monkey face. Reporter ricky shaw is on a mission, to rescue and save every little dog she can. Oh, i know. Reporter whether it is picking up the strays off the streets of south florida, or from cityrun shelters, this 64yearold rescues an average of 500 dogs a year. It is the only thing that matters to me. You really have a feel for how dangerous the situation is. The stress that these dogs are under. Here we go. Reporter from medical to maintenance, shaw pays all costs incurred, in excess of 500,000 a year. If it was not for her efforts, these dogs would be dead. It is not important for me to go shopping, play cards or have lunch with the girls. This is what is important to me. Reporter shaw works directly with and supports pet haven rescue, on no cage, no kill facility in florida, which looks more like a spa than a shelter. It is quite nice, i would like to live here myself. Reporter from the custom beds and play rooms to the wellgroomed pastures, shaw hopes this oneofakind facility will become an example for other shelters around the country. And no one has to ask ricky for anything. She is just from the heart and gives everything that she possibly can to help an animal. Reporter and you choose to ones that are the least adoptable. I choose the older ones, the ones that have injuries, because theyre just those are dogs that will be put down. Reporter knowing this is a costly dream, shaw will soon auction her jewelry off at christies. Valued at 10 million. And every dollar she gets she says will go right back to the animals she loves. Fortunately im able to do this. And that is how you make a difference. That is nbc nightly news for this saturday, im lester holt reporting from new york, ill see you right back here tomorrow evening. Good night. 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