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Mass Casualty Incident Declared After School Bus Crashes in Woodlawn
Emergency crews are responding to a mass casualty incident (MCI) following a motor vehicle collision involving a school bus near Dogwood Road and Rolling Road in Woodlawn, Baltimore County.
Initial reports indicate that there may be as many as 18 patients involved.
A Basic Life Support (BLS) strike team has been requested to assist with triage, treatment, and transport of the injured.
Multiple fire, EMS, and police units are on scene coordinating rescue operations and assessing the extent of injuries.
The condition of the students and other individuals involved has not yet been confirmed.
Authorities have not released additional details regarding the cause of the crash or whether other vehicles were involved.
The area around Dogwood Road and Rolling Road remains closed to traffic as emergency responders continue their work.
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Indiana Police Officer Ronnell Johnson Fatally Shot While Handling Personal Firearm at Marion Health Hospital
Authorities in Indiana are investigating the fatal shooting of a Marion Health Police Officer who died early Sunday morning after an accidental firearm discharge inside Marion Health Hospital in Grant County.
According to the Indiana State Police, the incident occurred at approximately 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2025, when 25-year-old Officer Ronnell J. Johnson, of Marion, Indiana, was discovered with an apparent gunshot wound. Officer Johnson was on duty at the time of the incident.
Initial findings from the ongoing investigation indicate that Officer Johnson was handling a personally-owned, non-department-issued handgun when the firearm discharged, striking him.
Details surrounding how the weapon was being handled and the moments leading up to the injury have not yet been fully clarified.
Emergency personnel from multiple agencies—including the Indiana State Police, Grant County Sheriff’s Office, Marion City Police Department, and Marion Health Police Department—responded immediately.
Hospital medical staff initiated life-saving measures; however, despite their efforts, Officer Johnson succumbed to his injuries.
He was later pronounced deceased by the Grant County Coroner’s Office.
Family notification has been completed, and an autopsy is scheduled as part of the ongoing investigation.
Officials emphasize that no additional details will be released until further evidence is reviewed.
Indiana State Police Detectives are leading the investigation at the request of the Marion City Police Department.
Multiple agencies assisted at the scene, including the Indiana State Police Peru Post and medical personnel from Marion Health Hospital.
The circumstances remain under active review.