Just a few 24 hours after the massacre at a Georgia school where a 14-year-old killed two teachers and two students, a new incident of gun violence occurred at the high school Joppatownein Baltimore.
According to a news release from Harford County, there was a fight on campus, and a weapon was used in the incident.
The school was evacuated after the incident, with parents going to pick up their children from Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, where students had gathered.
The Harford County Sheriff’s Office is currently working an incident at Joppatowne High School. Sheriff and PIO en route.
— Harford Sheriff (@Harford_Sheriff) September 6, 2024
Witnesses told of a massive police presence, including several ambulances and a helicopter.
According to reports, a fight broke out between two students with one pulling out a gun and shooting his classmate in the stomach.
The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
USA: Another shooting, this time at JOPPATOWNE High School in Harford County, Maryland — just 2 days after the Apalachee High School shooting. #SchoolShooting #Maryland pic.twitter.com/aQbBEWrJiq
— IsaBellaRose (@IBellaVibes) September 6, 2024
Reports of a shooting at Joppatowne High School in Maryland.
Thankfully, it appears to be an isolated incident stemming from a fight, with one gunshot wound patient reported.
One suspect is in custody. Wishing all affected a speedy recovery.
#JoppatowneHigh #SchoolShooting pic.twitter.com/zC9BgF3OYY
— Facts Prime (@factsprime35) September 6, 2024
#USA #Shootings #Baltimore #high #school #injured