US EditionMaryland high school locked down after shooting leaves one person injured
One student was shot and hospitalized in stable condition; another student was arrested near the school as police secured the campus and closed nearby roads.
- On Monday, Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville was placed on lockdown after the Montgomery County Police Department confirmed one person was shot inside and posted updates on social media.
- In 2024, the FBI and Montgomery County Police thwarted a planned shooting at Thomas S. Wootton High School, arresting former student Alex Ye after finding his 129-page manifesto.
- All roads to the school were closed as officers secured the area, parents were directed to Robert Frost Middle School at 9201 Scott Drive for reunification, and officials asked students who ride the bus to stay away, with detailed instructions and a staggered dismissal planned shortly.
- Montgomery County Police said they are investigating an active incident and confirmed one individual is in custody, with no details on suspect, victim, or condition released.
- At Thomas S. Wootton High School, MCPS deploys vape sensors with aggression detection, ACS, visitor management systems, and employs 80 licensed social workers, with mental-health supports like Student Well‑being Teams.
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Person is shot in a high school in Maryland and a suspect is in custody, police say
ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) — One person was shot inside a high school in Maryland on Monday as police said that a person was in custody and the school's campus was on lockdown.
1 person shot inside Wootton High School; 1 person in custody
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — A person was shot inside Thomas S. Wootton High School in Montgomery County, Maryland, according to police. The victim is a student who was shot in the stomach, law enforcement sources told 7News’ Brad Bell. Investigators have not released any information on the victim’s condition or identity. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has placed the campus on lockdown. Police officers were dispatched at 2:15 p.m. a…
One shot at Wootton High School in Maryland
Thomas S. Wootton High School in Maryland was placed under lockdown after a person was shot on Monday. The Montgomery County Department of Police confirmed the shooting occurred inside the school shortly after 2 p.m. with a single confirmed victim, citing preliminary information. All roads to the school were shut down, and parents were originally urged to head to the nearby Robert Frost Middle School for reunification with their children, but th…
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