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One person shot inside Wootton High School, police say

UPDATED Feb. 9 at 4:45 p.m.

A student is in custody and under arrest following a shooting at 2:15 p.m. at Thomas Wootton High School.

The victim, who also is a student, was found with one gunshot wound and was transported to an area hospital and is in stable condition.

The suspect was identified and then arrested near the school.

Montgomery County Police said there is no further threat to the public.

Following the shooting both County Executive Marc Elrich and Council President Natali Fani-González issued statements. 

“I am aware of the shooting that occurred this afternoon at Thomas S. Wootton High School and that a person is in custody. I am in direct communication with Montgomery County Police, the City of Rockville, and Montgomery County Public Schools leadership as they assess the situation and ensure the safety of students, staff, and the surrounding community,” Elrich wrote in a statement.

“Our thoughts are with the Wootton students, faculty, and their families during this distressing time. Incidents like this are frightening for all involved. Student safety is our highest priority. We will continue to coordinate closely with law enforcement and school officials and will share confirmed information as it becomes available,” he wrote.

Fani-González wrote, “We are shocked and heartbroken by the disturbing shooting at Wootton High School. The safety of our students is our most important priority.” She added, “We wish the student who was injured in this shooting a full and swift recovery. My heart and thoughts are with their family, and all the students and staff that make up the Wootton High School community.”

Her statement continued, “We are thankful for the immediate response by Montgomery County police, Rockville City police, and all the first responders who arrived quickly to provide emergency medical care, secure the scene and ensure that all other students were safe. With the police investigation underway, it is paramount that we remain focused on addressing the gun violence in our community. Guns have no place in our schools.” 

Police and MCPS Superintendent Thomas Taylor spoke to media after the shooting:

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Wootton High School in Rockville is on lockdown as of 2:40 p.m. after one person was shot inside the school, according to the Montgomery County Police Department.

The Rockville City Police Department is on the scene of the incident, which being described as “active.”

Police were dispatched at 2:15 p.m., according to MCPD.

MCM will follow up on this story with an update from the scene.

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Scene of the active investigation at Wootton High School after a reported on-campus shooting on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026.

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