High school student found with guns on campus

High School Student Found with Guns on Campus

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February 14, 2025

Oxon Hill, MD – The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating an incident at Potomac High School involving a student bringing firearms to the campus. The student, identified as 19-year-old Jamel Curtis from Oxon Hill, is a junior at the school.

On Thursday morning at around 10:45 am, security personnel from Prince George’s County Schools discovered two loaded handguns in Curtis’ possession.

The guns were detected by a metal detector as he entered the school premises, concealed within his clothing.

The student was immediately taken into custody by authorities. He is facing multiple charges, including carrying a handgun on his person and possessing a dangerous weapon on school property.

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