RMHS Serious Incident today

[Anonymous]

So sad to hear this!

Dear Richard Montgomery High School Community,

I share this message with a mix of concern and relief. Today, in collaboration with the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) and MCPS security, our school administration successfully intervened to confiscate a loaded handgun from one of our students. The initial alert from MCPD raised a potential threat, prompting swift coordination between the Rockville City Police Department (RCPD), school administration, and security.

Through effective communication, coordination, and prompt action, we identified and apprehended the individual, safely recovered the weapon, and minimized disruption to our school day.

I recognize that you may feel anxious due to this and other serious incident messages. It is important to understand we take safety very seriously and we will be examining how we can bring ever higher levels of safety to our school. This is our collective desire and our commitment as a school system. I can affirm that RM is a remarkable school, home to dedicated staff who embody the spirit of public service, demonstrating resilience and commitment daily. As a community, we are resolute in our mission to maintain a secure and positive learning environment for our students. This incident is not who we are as a school or community.

While this incident remains an active police investigation, our commitment to your safety remains a focus. For this incident due to the ongoing nature of the investigation, I'm unable to share specific details at this time; should we learn more information important to share with our community, I will do so.

For the remainder of today, our collaboration with law enforcement continues, with police presence around our premises. The Bridge to Wellness team is available to support students and staff.

To parents, students, and staff, your solidarity is deeply appreciated. We remain united as a school family, working alongside our community partners to address our safety concerns.

Warm regards,

Alicia Deeny
Principal

[Anonymous]

oh ffs

[Anonymous]

Yep. The gun was used in a shooting in Germantown last night. ( no one was hit)
Glad the Police found the gun quickly but it never should have made it into the building.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yep. The gun was used in a shooting in Germantown last night. ( no one was hit)
Glad the Police found the gun quickly but it never should have made it into the building.

where are you getting this info.

Was the student who had the gun involved in the incident in Germantown?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yep. The gun was used in a shooting in Germantown last night. ( no one was hit)
Glad the Police found the gun quickly but it never should have made it into the building.

How could they stop them? It’s not like anyone’s checking. They’re just making sure no kids from other schools are getting in.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yep. The gun was used in a shooting in Germantown last night. ( no one was hit)
Glad the Police found the gun quickly but it never should have made it into the building.

Kudos to the Rockville Police for handling the situation well and keeping the kids safe. Seriously grateful.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yep. The gun was used in a shooting in Germantown last night. ( no one was hit)
Glad the Police found the gun quickly but it never should have made it into the building.

Any idea what grade the RM student was in, who brought the gun to school? Was he involved in the Germantown shooting?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yep. The gun was used in a shooting in Germantown last night. ( no one was hit)
Glad the Police found the gun quickly but it never should have made it into the building.

How could they stop them? It’s not like anyone’s checking. They’re just making sure no kids from other schools are getting in.

Security, metal detectors.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yep. The gun was used in a shooting in Germantown last night. ( no one was hit)
Glad the Police found the gun quickly but it never should have made it into the building.

How could they stop them? It’s not like anyone’s checking. They’re just making sure no kids from other schools are getting in.

Security, metal detectors.

I’m an RM parent. I’d be happy to see more security but hard pass on metal detectors. Not really interested in wasting money on metal detectors.

[Anonymous]

At some point, MCPS is going to have to get a lot more serious about safety and security. The status quo does not work in today's climate where hard drugs and weapons flow freely in our high schools.

[Anonymous]

Oh my gosh. You know this probably isn't (hopefully related) but there have been some gun stores in the county that have been robbed recently. The store in Damascus was robbed by some younger individuals (not sure if high school or not) stealing a car and ramming into the store front I think Sunday night? These guns are now on the streets. I think there was also a robbery at a store in Rockville too recently, but I'd have to check the news again.

https://wjla.com/news/local/robbery-armed-gun-store-damascus-smoke-shop-am-shooting-maryland-police-crime-theft-investigation-guns-ammo-suspects-security

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:At some point, MCPS is going to have to get a lot more serious about safety and security. The status quo does not work in today's climate where hard drugs and weapons flow freely in our high schools.

Totally agree. It’s ridiculous right now. I shouldn’t have to worry about my kid surviving the school day..

[Anonymous]

Humm….glad to be at a crappy dcum hs now.

[Anonymous]

Was the school on lockdown?

[Anonymous]

The euphemism is 🙄. “A serious incident” instead of the truth “A student with a a gun.”