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Rockville mayor and city manager say Wootton High School shooting victim stable; suspect arrested
Summary
Rockville officials reported a student was shot at Wootton High School on Feb. 9; the victim was treated and listed in stable condition and a student suspect was arrested nearby. City leaders said there is no ongoing threat and thanked emergency responders.
The Rockville City Mayor and Council opened their Feb. 9 meeting with an update on a shooting at Wootton High School. City Manager (read at the meeting) said the Rockville City Police Department responded at about 2:15 p.m. and that officers found a student victim inside a hallway with one gunshot wound, who was transported to an area hospital and is in stable condition. "The suspect, also a student, was quickly identified and arrested a short time later near the school," the city manager said, adding there was "no further threat to public safety in and around the school or in the community at large."
The mayor described the day as difficult for the community and urged compassion for families and students affected, saying the city is focused on reunification and support. The mayor noted reunification activity was underway at a pickup location on Frost and thanked Rockville City Police, Montgomery County Police, Montgomery County Public Schools staff and emergency responders for their fast response.
Officials said the council convened with some members absent because they were assisting with reunification and family notifications. No formal actions related to the incident were taken on the council floor during the meeting. The city manager and mayor said they would continue to communicate factual updates as they become available and asked the public to rely on official channels for information.
