Maryland high school in lockdown after shots fired

Maryland High School in Lockdown After Shots Fired

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April 4, 2025
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GAITHERSBURG, Md. — A high school in Montgomery County went into shelter-in-place mode Friday after police responded to reports of gunshots in a nearby neighborhood, authorities said.

Key Points

  • Watkins Mill High School was placed on lockdown Friday due to nearby reports of gunfire.
  • Officers responded to Apple Ridge Road shortly after 11:15 a.m.
  • No victims or suspects had been located by early afternoon.

According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, officers were called to the 10300 block of Apple Ridge Road around 11:15 a.m. following a report of shots fired in the area.

As a safety measure, Watkins Mill High School, located nearby, was placed under a shelter-in-place order while police investigated.

Officials posted an update on social media around 12:30 p.m., confirming their presence in the area and ongoing efforts to gather more information. By 12:45 p.m., authorities had not identified any suspects or located any victims.

Police have not released any further details regarding the incident or whether the school would remain under shelter-in-place for an extended period.

Police continue to investigate after gunfire report near school halts daily operations in Montgomery County.

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