Person Shot at Maryland High School, Suspect in Custody

Police respond to shooting at Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville, Maryland

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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One person was shot inside a high school in Rockville, Maryland on Monday. Police have a person in custody related to the shooting and say there is no further threat to the public. Officers were dispatched to Thomas S. Wootton High School around 2:15 pm after reports of shots fired.

Why it matters

School shootings are a tragic and all-too-common occurrence in the United States, raising concerns about student and faculty safety as well as the broader societal issues that contribute to such violence.

The details

According to police, a person was shot inside Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville, Maryland on Monday afternoon. A suspect has been taken into custody, and authorities say there is no further threat to the public. The school was placed on lockdown as police responded to the incident.

  • Police were dispatched to the school around 2:15 pm on Monday, February 10, 2026.

The players

Thomas S. Wootton High School

A public high school located in Rockville, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, D.C.

Montgomery County Department of Police

The law enforcement agency responsible for the Rockville area, which responded to the shooting incident.

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What they’re saying

“We're just still in lockdown, the police are here, the kids are all in the classrooms.”

— Tabitha Davis, School Administrator (The Associated Press)

What’s next

Police are continuing to investigate the shooting and the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The takeaway

This tragic event highlights the ongoing need for comprehensive solutions to address gun violence in schools and ensure the safety of students and faculty across the country.