Watkins Mill High School in Gaithersburg was placed briefly on a hold status following a report of a student with a firearm requiring a police response Friday morning.
The weapon was located and the student has been detained, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police.
According to MCPD’s social media accounts, there is no longer a threat at the school campus following the 11:41 a.m. incident.
Under the school district’s security policy, all hallways must be cleared while classroom activities may continue during a hold status.
MCPD dispatched at 11:41 a.m., to Watkins Mill High School for the report of a student with a firearm.
The firearm was located and the student is now detained.
The scene is secure and there is no additional threat to the Watkins Mill Campus.
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— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) April 24, 2026
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