Newport Mill Middle School has lifted its temporary lockdown. The Silver Spring school was put on lockdown around 1 p.m. Friday after gunshot sounds were reportedly heard in the area.
Montgomery County Police said the sounds did not involve the school and that there was no active threat to students.
The school proceeded with a regular dismissal schedule.
Newport Mill Middle School School security has placed the school on lockdown following sounds of shots fired in the area. This does not involve the school. MCPD units are in the area. There is no active threat to students. More information will be released when available. pic.twitter.com/2ry54iYpe1
— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) September 22, 2023
Update: The lockdown has been lifted, and Newport Mill is proceeding with its regular dismissal schedule. #MCPD #MCPNews pic.twitter.com/bYqe1s2mmA
— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) September 22, 2023
