Student Shot at Wootton High School, Sparking Safety Debate
LuedtkeFeb 18, 2026
A student was seriously injured at Thomas S. Wootton High School after a classmate brought a firearm into the school, prompting a countywide lockdown last week. The incident has renewed debate over school safety measures in Montgomery County, including the role of School Resource Officers in MCPS high schools. MCPS has made mental health support resources available to students in the aftermath.
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Source: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke, “School Safety + New Support for Local Farms”, received Feb 18, 2026.
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