PASADENA, MD – A classroom at Freetown Elementary School turned into a scene of chaos Monday morning after a student accidentally discharged a firearm, injuring his own hand while surrounded by classmates.
Anne Arundel County Police confirmed that the incident occurred during school hours and was the result of an accidental discharge. The child, whose age was not immediately released, was the only person injured in the incident. Several other students were in the classroom at the time but were not harmed.
Emergency units rushed to the school after reports of the gunfire. Officers quickly secured the scene and recovered the weapon. The injured student was treated at the scene before being taken to a local hospital for further evaluation.
A police public information officer arrived shortly after to coordinate with media and school officials. The department established a staging area for reporters at Addison Drive and Freetown Road while investigators began piecing together how the firearm entered the school.
Authorities have not released details regarding how the student obtained the gun or whether charges will be filed. The investigation is ongoing.
Key points:
- Student accidentally discharged a firearm inside Freetown Elementary classroom.
- The child suffered a hand injury; no other students were hurt.
- Police investigating how the firearm entered the school.
