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Maryland high school locked down after shooting leaves one person injured

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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