14-year-old with loaded handgun prompts temporary lockdown at Parkville High School
BALTIMORE -- Parkville High School was temporarily placed on lockdown Monday morning when a 14-year-old student was found to be in possession of a loaded handgun.
The lockdown has been lifted, according to police.
Officers are investigating, but say the 14-year-old was arrested.
School officials sent this letter to parents and families:
"I wanted to make you aware of an incident that happened this morning. School
administration was notified of a possible weapon in the building. We
immediately activated a lockdown and contacted our School Resource Officer
(SRO) who contacted BCoPD for additional assistance with investigating this
incident."
"The officers located the student and retrieved a gun. The student was detained by
BCoPD. Possession of weapons is a serious offense and will not be tolerated
at Parkville HS. We will take appropriate disciplinary action as outlined
in the Student Handbook and Policy."
"As with this case, it is important for all of us – student and parents alike – to
inform school staff or police any time you or your child sees, hears, or reads
anything that is suspicious or that may pose a threat to the school or its
students. We all have a role to play in ensuring that our school remains a safe
and secure learning environment for our children. I also ask that you speak
with your child(ren) and remind them that they cannot bring weapons of any kind
to school. Students who are found to be in possession of a weapon will face
serious school and legal consequences."
"Thank you for your continued support of your student and of Parkville HS. If you have any
questions, please call me at 443-809-5257."
