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Fight at High Point High School leads to lockdown
No injuries or gunshots have been reported.
BELTSVILLE, Md. — Bus routes at schools across Prince George’s County are impacted after a lockdown at a high school in Beltsville due to a large fight that caused the school to go into lockdown Wednesday afternoon.
According to the Prince George’s County Police Department, a fight broke out at High Point High School causing officers to be called to campus shortly after 12:30 p.m.
When officers arrived, they placed the school under lockdown status out of an abundance of caution.
Police say the fight involved multiple students but have not said the exact number.
Officers say no injuries or gunshots have been reported at this time.
Police began canvassing the school grounds for any possible weapons but nothing was found.
The lockdown caused the school’s dismissal to be delayed by around 30 minutes, which also impacted bus routes at 23 other schools.
Prince George’s County Schools released a statement around 3:30 p.m. saying:
“The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) is aware of a video circulating on social media and an incident that occurred today at High Point High School. An altercation took place in the temporary classroom area and students reported that a weapon was brandished. Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) officers responded and initiated a school-wide lockdown starting at 12:36 p.m. to conduct a search; however, no weapon was located.
No students or staff members were harmed during this incident and instruction continued while on lockdown. Due to the time required to secure the school and complete the search, dismissal was delayed by approximately 30 minutes. Working with PGPD, security staff conducted a staggered dismissal to ensure student safety. The dismissal delay is also impacting bus routes at 23 other schools.
Any additional inquiries about the investigation should be directed to PGPD.”
Yesterday afternoon, High Point High School went into lockdown after a fight broke out between several students. The altercation started in the cafeteria and quickly escalated, prompting school staff to take immediate action to ensure the safety of all students and faculty.
During the lockdown, students were instructed to remain in their classrooms with the doors locked while law enforcement officers responded to the scene. The situation was quickly brought under control, and no injuries were reported.
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining a safe and respectful environment in our schools. It is crucial that students are able to focus on their education without fear of violence or disruption.
The school administration is currently investigating the cause of the fight and will be taking appropriate disciplinary action against those involved. Parents and guardians are encouraged to talk to their children about the importance of conflict resolution and seeking help from adults if they feel threatened or unsafe.
We are grateful for the quick response of the school staff and law enforcement officers in handling the situation and ensuring the safety of everyone on campus. Let us work together to prevent future incidents and create a positive and peaceful learning environment for all students at High Point High School.
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