A student at a school in Rockville, Maryland, opened fire on school grounds. One student was wounded as a result of the shooting. Montgomery County Police reported this.
According to law enforcement agencies, the shooter is a student of the same school. Employees of the institution immediately transmitted information to emergency services, after which the school was placed in isolation mode. The police who arrived on the scene were able to quickly arrest the shooter.
The injured student was taken to the hospital. Doctors assess his condition as stable, there is no threat to life.
During the operation, police and rescue services were present on the school grounds. After checking the building and surrounding area, restrictions were gradually lifted, and students began to be handed over to their parents.
Police said the investigation is ongoing. Investigators will have to establish the circumstances of the incident, including the motives of the shooter and where he took the weapon.
School district officials said mental health services will be provided to students and staff. District officials will also conduct an additional review of school security measures following the incident.
date: 2026-02-10 19:20:00
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