Shooting at Wootton High School; One Person in Custody
ElrichFeb 9, 2026
A shooting took place at Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville on the afternoon of February 9, 2026. Montgomery County Police responded and placed the school on lockdown as a precaution; one person is in custody. County Executive Marc Elrich stated he is coordinating with Montgomery County Police, the City of Rockville, and Montgomery County Public Schools as the investigation continues.
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Source: Statement - Montgomery County, MD, “Statement from County Executive Marc Elrich on the Shooting Today at Thomas S. Wootton High School”, received Feb 9, 2026.
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2026-02-09
event — Shooting occurred at Thomas S. Wootton High School; school placed on lockdown, one person taken into custody
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