Gun discharges inside Glen Burnie elementary classroom leaving student injured
Glen Burnie, MD – A school morning was abruptly disrupted when a handgun brought by a student discharged inside an elementary school classroom, injuring the child and prompting an immediate response from officers and school officials.
The incident occurred Wednesday at approximately 8:25 a.m. at Freetown Elementary School, located at 7904 Freetown Road. Officers responding to the scene were told a student had brought a handgun to school and that the weapon discharged inside a classroom. The student who brought the weapon was injured during the discharge.
School officials said the classroom teacher secured the handgun, provided aid to the injured student, and alerted administrators, who then contacted police. Other students were inside the classroom at the time of the discharge, but none were harmed. Once the weapon was secured, officials confirmed there was no further threat to student safety.
The injured student was transported to an area hospital for treatment. Authorities said the injuries were not life-threatening.
Anne Arundel County Crisis Response services have been made available to families of students at Freetown Elementary. The Anne Arundel County Crisis Response Warm Line is available at 410-768-5522, and the school is providing additional student support services.
Detectives assigned to the Northern District are investigating the circumstances that led to the firearm being brought into the school. Preliminary information indicates the child obtained the handgun from his residence. Investigators are asking anyone with information related to the incident to contact detectives at 410-222-6135. Those wishing to remain anonymous may contact the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at 410-222-4700.
Officials also reminded residents that free gun locks are available to Anne Arundel County residents through a partnership involving the Gun Violence Intervention Team, local libraries, and community organizations. Additional information is available at www.aahealth.org/gun-violence-intervention-team/active-projects/free-gun-locks.
Key Points
- A handgun discharged inside a classroom at Freetown Elementary School
- The student who brought the weapon was injured and hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries
- Detectives are investigating how the firearm was obtained
