Medical crews respond to Towson elementary school after pepper spray incident

SKY 11 reports 11 people being evaluated for pepper spray inhalation

Mar. 19, 2026 at 12:39am

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Medical crews and police responded to Pleasant Plains Elementary School in Towson, Maryland on Wednesday after an incident involving pepper spray on a school bus, according to a report from SKY 11. The bus had to return to the school, and 11 people are being evaluated for pepper spray inhalation, said SKY 11 Capt. Roy Taylor.

Why it matters

Incidents involving pepper spray in schools can be disruptive and concerning for students, staff, and the broader community. This event raises questions about school safety protocols and the need for proper training and procedures to handle such situations.

The details

According to the report, a school bus had to return to Pleasant Plains Elementary School after an incident involving pepper spray. Baltimore County police responded to the scene, and SKY 11 Capt. Roy Taylor said 11 people are being evaluated for pepper spray inhalation.

  • The incident occurred on Wednesday, March 19, 2026.

The players

Pleasant Plains Elementary School

An elementary school located in Towson, Maryland.

Baltimore County Police

The law enforcement agency that responded to the incident at the elementary school.

Roy Taylor

The captain of SKY 11, the news helicopter that reported on the incident.

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What’s next

Baltimore County police are continuing to investigate the incident and the cause of the pepper spray release.

The takeaway

This event highlights the importance of proper safety protocols and emergency response procedures in schools to ensure the well-being of students and staff in the event of incidents involving hazardous substances like pepper spray.