Magruder HS Shooting

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Anonymous wrote:What about a sense of urgency to save a child's life? Why not medivac never mind NO SIREN for ambulance?

Deny, minimize, deflect - oh that stabber shooter must have left the bidg! oh that kid in the hall, i will let him in! never mind from Columbine on school shooters have been students, why follow protocol in a school that had recent repeated threats that were also dismissed? Why not be trained and drilled to respond to save victims and maximize safety?

It was EMS who expressed concern about the security situation at the school en route. Before THEY knew it was a gunshot they knew it could be unsafe and they had not heard of a police response on the radio and were uneasy. Common sense. They had it, the nurse performed well, everyone else did not.

An SRO presense may not have stopped the shooting, but the SRO would know to treat this with the utmost urgency and call the cops.

As stated, they are trained to assess and respond to threats. Security guards are not. Heck, even the EMS knew better than the admins and security guard, who again are not trained for this type of thing.

This.

I'm not convinced an SRO wouldn't have stopped this either.
Unfortunately for the child, we will never know.

There is great chance he could have prevented this by knowing a beef was brewing. And help talk the kids out of it. That’s what they are best at.

They have literally never done that.

I have “literally” seen SROs do that on several occasions at my school. This is “literally” what they do… get to know the kids and help them make better choices. The SROs at my high school were amazing.

You have "literally" seen SROs talk a murderer out of murdering.

Okay Polly Anna!

It does not happen. It has never happened in MoCo schools.

I love your confidence but you are literally wrong. An SRO stopped a student from shooting up Clarksburg High School, a MoCo school. Not sure if you know that though. From your response, you do not seem like you're familiar with MoCo at all.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Message from Principal in Dec

Good morning Magruder High School Staff, Students, and Families,

The purpose of this letter is to provide an update on an ongoing concern regarding a threat toward our school that was reported last week. On December 2, 2021, I wrote to you to share the outcome of our investigation with the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) and the MCPS Office of Systemwide Safety regarding an alleged threat. The investigation concluded that there is no credible threat. However,there continue to be rumors and concerns circulated on social media and through word of mouth that indicate that the threat remains.

We continue to work with our police and security partners and it continues to be the determination that the student does not present a threat to our students and staff. However, we will remain vigilant and will respond immediately to anything related to this incident or any other safety concern. We appreciate the partnership, collaboration and attention provided to Magruder High School to thoroughly address this matter.

I want to encourage anyone who may see or hear something that threatens the safety of our school to say something to an administrator. The importance of this cannot be understated. I made an announcement to the entire school this morning regarding this matter and the ongoing concern. We have increased our security and adult presence throughout the school building to reassure everyone of our vigilance and commitment to safety. I am sending this second message to the community to provide an update on this situation and request parent support in dealing with the threats and rumors that grow out of social media. I am asking parents to have a conversation with your children regarding the importance of sharing information with a trusted adult but not contributing in a negative way by spreading unfounded rumors. It is equally important that they do not take part in any activity that could be considered bullying or harmful to someone. I fully realize the seriousness of this matter and school safety as a priority. With your support and involvement, we will maintain a safe school environment.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to me or any member of the Magruder High School administration if you have any questions or concerns, at 240-740-5550.

Sincerely,
Dr. Leroy C. Evans

Was this linked to Alston?

If so, it wlll be covered up and that info will never see the light of day.

Regardless of the source of the threat, they were on notice and should have responded far better than they did on Friday. The victim was not transported as quickly as possible (no siren!), other students were put at risk when the shooter was allowed to enter a locked classroom that was not even his class, etc. Student social media should have been monitored, it was hinted that Alston had indicated intent on his IG. They were on notice and the response failed by every adult but the nurse.

No that was from one kid telling my kid he was going to shoot up thr school next Wednesday. Not same kid as this actual shooting. At that time, my child did alert an assistant principal.

Thanks for the clarification. I'm glad you child spoke up and felt safe to do so.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I thought there were witnesses to the shooting. Weren’t there other kids there?

According to the police chief other students were present in the bathroom. The police chief stated that it was a pre-planned confrontation.

This shooter needs to be charged with attempted murder AS AN ADULT.
This is just sickening.

This is Montgomery County. Our justice system will see the accused young man as a ‘victim’ and that will result in some leniency.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Here is the shooter's family a fool on tv
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AvElLoMmaY&t=139s

Did that cow really say "mind your f*%$$ business"? Once your family member shoots someone, it's everybody's business. She sounded so trashy and looked stupid twerking. Like that certainly isn't going to help.

The hand pointed like a gun was super klassy given that her teen just SHOT someone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Here is the shooter's family a fool on tv
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AvElLoMmaY&t=139s

This link has no shooter’s family member in it.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Here is the shooter's family a fool on tv
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AvElLoMmaY&t=139s

This link has no shooter’s family member in it.

You have to rewind to :39

Actually the video makes me feel more sorry for him not less like PP.

We don’t protect kids and then wonder why we end up with violent kids.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Here is the shooter's family a fool on tv
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AvElLoMmaY&t=139s

Did that cow really say "mind your f*%$$ business"? Once your family member shoots someone, it's everybody's business. She sounded so trashy and looked stupid twerking. Like that certainly isn't going to help.

I’m stunned. I thought you were being figurative but she really did wave her a$$ around and spanked it to the cameras.

The reporter was kind to say that it was “making awkward gestures”. Absolutely deranged behavior.

On something was my guess. Asking if they wanted to say anything was a softball for them to say something positive about their murderous kid. Going to court in a hoodie or dressed for clubbing was bad enough but the comportment outside, mom seemed like she was high. They chose to go out a door where there was a press conference set up and to engage. And she is not even a felon like dad, so was eligible for home release. Dad's gfriend was the most reasonably behaved.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Here is the shooter's family a fool on tv
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AvElLoMmaY&t=139s

This link has no shooter’s family member in it.

You have to rewind to :39

Actually the video makes me feel more sorry for him not less like PP.

We don’t protect kids and then wonder why we end up with violent kids.

Having a dad who was locked up and a mom like that can't be easy. Kids in those situations are vulnerable to gangs, to be caught up in peer disputes, etc, they have no stability, guidance, wisdom from adults in homes like that.

The dispute was said to be ongoing. An SRO in the school likely would have been aware of it.

[Anonymous]

So, the lady in front was the Mom and the lady in back is the girlfriend??? Who is the man behind? He was well behaved.
What crime did the Dad do??? Please elaborate who these people are? What do they do?

[Anonymous]

This today.

https://wtop.com/montgomery-county/2022/01/montgomery-co-executive-police-chief-no-return-to-school-resource-officer-program/

Rebranding, fine. No restored security in schools after a SHOOTING? Completely unacceptable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What about a sense of urgency to save a child's life? Why not medivac never mind NO SIREN for ambulance?

Deny, minimize, deflect - oh that stabber shooter must have left the bidg! oh that kid in the hall, i will let him in! never mind from Columbine on school shooters have been students, why follow protocol in a school that had recent repeated threats that were also dismissed? Why not be trained and drilled to respond to save victims and maximize safety?

It was EMS who expressed concern about the security situation at the school en route. Before THEY knew it was a gunshot they knew it could be unsafe and they had not heard of a police response on the radio and were uneasy. Common sense. They had it, the nurse performed well, everyone else did not.

An SRO presense may not have stopped the shooting, but the SRO would know to treat this with the utmost urgency and call the cops.

As stated, they are trained to assess and respond to threats. Security guards are not. Heck, even the EMS knew better than the admins and security guard, who again are not trained for this type of thing.

This.

I'm not convinced an SRO wouldn't have stopped this either.
Unfortunately for the child, we will never know.

There is great chance he could have prevented this by knowing a beef was brewing. And help talk the kids out of it. That’s what they are best at.

They have literally never done that.

I have “literally” seen SROs do that on several occasions at my school. This is “literally” what they do… get to know the kids and help them make better choices. The SROs at my high school were amazing.

You have "literally" seen SROs talk a murderer out of murdering.

Okay Polly Anna!

It does not happen. It has never happened in MoCo schools.

I love your confidence but you are literally wrong. An SRO stopped a student from shooting up Clarksburg High School, a MoCo school. Not sure if you know that though. From your response, you do not seem like you're familiar with MoCo at all.

+1. Also, the original post said SROs would recognize “beefs” and could talk kids out of them. Yes, I have seen that. Regularly, actually, before the council decided SROs are evil.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Here is the shooter's family a fool on tv
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AvElLoMmaY&t=139s

This link has no shooter’s family member in it.

In the early part of the video, they come out of the courthouse, yell profanities, make obscene gestures and mom twerks and slaps her ass. She was the one who the PD proposed for home confinement, claiming he had a "strong family support system." Dad is a felon so was not eligible for the program. The judge sentenced the shooter to be held.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Here is the shooter's family a fool on tv
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AvElLoMmaY&t=139s

This link has no shooter’s family member in it.

In the early part of the video, they come out of the courthouse, yell profanities, make obscene gestures and mom twerks and slaps her ass. She was the one who the PD proposed for home confinement, claiming he had a "strong family support system." Dad is a felon so was not eligible for the program. The judge sentenced the shooter to be held.

Will be surprised if the mother bothers to hold on to a job.

[Anonymous]

has this been sent down to juvenile court? I do not see this case or Alston, Jr. in the Maryland Judiciary Case Search.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I thought there were witnesses to the shooting. Weren’t there other kids there?

According to the police chief other students were present in the bathroom. The police chief stated that it was a pre-planned confrontation.

This shooter needs to be charged with attempted murder AS AN ADULT.
This is just sickening.

This is Montgomery County. Our justice system will see the accused young man as a ‘victim’ and that will result in some leniency.

Keep it up, he’s already been charged as an adult. That’s why we know his name.