Crime
Pine Forest High School on Lockdown After Student Shares Firearm Photo on Snapchat
Pine Forest High School was placed on a Code Yellow lockdown at 8:30 AM after a student allegedly posted a photo of a firearm on Snapchat, tagging the school in the post.
The school immediately implemented safety protocols in response to the threat.
Local authorities were alerted to the situation and responded to the school.
While authorities have not publicly confirmed an arrest or identified the student involved, they are actively investigating the matter.
The school administration has sent a notification to parents, informing them of the lockdown and reassuring them that the safety of students and staff is the top priority.
The school will continue to provide updates as the situation develops.
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. — Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred at the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino, leaving one man dead and another injured. Prince George’s County Police confirmed the fatality in a statement released on social media.
According to investigators, two adult men were struck by gunfire during the incident.
One victim was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries.
The second victim sustained a non-life-threatening injury after a bullet grazed him and was treated at the scene or a nearby medical facility.
Police stated that the suspect fled the location immediately after the shooting and remains at large.
At this time, officials have not released information regarding what led up to the incident. However, investigators emphasized that preliminary findings suggest the shooting was not a random act of violence.
The investigation remains active, and authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of the victims or provided a suspect description.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact Prince George’s County Police as the search for the shooter continues.