During the primary week of faculty at Joppatowne High School in Maryland, a 16-year-old scholar shot a 15-year-old classmate. The alleged gunmen fled from college property however was reportedly caught shortly thereafter. Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler carried out a press convention later that day to elucidate what occurred on the  college.

“Within 15 minutes, more than 100 police officers were here from all of our partner agencies,” Gahler stated concerning the police response, in response to a number of shops.

What Happened at Joppatowne High School?

On Friday, September 6, the 16-year-old allegedly shot a classmate, who’s at the moment within the hospital, a number of shops reported. The title of the alleged shooter has not been publicly disclosed on the time of publication.

Police tweeted a public message advising locals that the taking pictures was not “active.”

“Please be advised this is an isolated incident, not an active shooter. Avoid the area,” the Harford Sheriff’s X account tweeted. “The reunification center for parents to pick up their students is Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church.”

Ahead of the Harford County sheriff’s information convention, a public college spokesperson informed 11 News {that a} message was despatched to college students’ households.

“This is an important message for our Joppatowne High School community,” the message learn, in response to the outlet. “The Harford County Sheriff’s Office has responded to the school for an isolated incident on campus today. There was a fight on campus to known parties. A weapon was brought onto campus and used in the incident. The HCSO and HCPS are working together to get this information to you. Please continue to follow the HCSO Facebook page for updates on their investigation.”

Was There a Mass Shooting at Joppatowne High School?

At the time of publication, one scholar was shot. Therefore, Joppatowne High School didn’t expertise a mass taking pictures, in response to a number of reviews. The sufferer stays hospitalized on the time of publication, in response to the Dr. Sean Bulson, the Harford County Schools superintendent.

Our hearts are breaking for the sufferer and the sufferer’s household,” Bulson stated, per CBS News. “This should not be happening in schools. … Sadly we stand here today to discuss another school shooting. A tragic day four days into the school year.”

Bulson additionally famous that the highschool has not decided when it can reopen to college students, in response to the outlet.