Magruder HS Shooting

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It doesn't sound like there is positive news to share...hope he recovers.

That's what I'm thinking, too. Contrary to the "teacher" pp, people DO care how the victim is doing. The family doesn't owe us any information, but many of us are concerned. Even if it is a simple "stable", that would be reassuring. Last I heard, he was fighting for his life.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Insider here:

The press conference timing had nothing to do with releasing the kids.

The press conference was to provide information to the public. The police and school administration were accounting for everyone else, searching for further evidence, and determining an order of release. It doesn't get wrapped up neatly like a one hour police drama.

The press conference had everything to do with the students. They were still being held hostage. The buses were lined up for hours and the students were still on lockdown. Not sure what you are inside, but dismissal from a high school happens every day and it doesn't take 3 1/2 hours. High schools actually know how to release students.
This isn't the first school shooting in this country. It never takes 3 1/2 hours to release students back to their families. Student parent reunification is always the first priority, not the last.

"The suspect was located inside the school just before 3 p.m. A handgun was also found with that student."
"Buses were seen lined up at the school at 4:30 p.m. two hours after their regular dismissal time."
"Students were seen leaving the building just before 5:30 p.m."
https://wjla.com/news/local/student-injured-at-mag...ntgomery-county-public-schools

If it was safe for buses to line up, it was safe for release. And we don't know if it was okay even before 4:30, but this may shed more light on the timing.

"At 4:16 p.m., Montgomery County Police tweeted that a press conference had been scheduled for 4:45 p.m. at Sequoyah Elementary School, about half a mile from Magruder's campus. The press conference, however, did not begin until around 5:40 p.m. Officials explained the delay was because MCPS Interim Superintendent Monifa McKnight had gotten stuck in traffic and needed a police escort."
https://wjla.com/news/local/magruder-high-school-d...kdown-police-officers-mcknight

Is it true the reason why she needed the police escort is because she doesn't even live in or have her children attend MCPS schools?

Does this mean she needs a police escort every time there's an issue? Kids will be delayed just to wait for her press conferences in future incidents?

How would where her children attend school affect traffic?

Because if she is picking her child up from school in Bowie it takes a while to get to Rockville in rush hour. That's why she called the police to give her an escort. The drive from Bowie at that time a day
is a problem.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It doesn't sound like there is positive news to share...hope he recovers.

That's what I'm thinking, too. Contrary to the "teacher" pp, people DO care how the victim is doing. The family doesn't owe us any information, but many of us are concerned. Even if it is a simple "stable", that would be reassuring. Last I heard, he was fighting for his life.

I'm the actual teacher (I did not reply with the "no you don't" or anything after). I'm sure you all do care, which why you're asking. But again, when the family wants to update, they will. I couldn't even share an accurate update if I wanted to. Please grant the family the privacy. Their priority is their child, not to reassure well-meaning strangers. You can keep asking, but no reliable information is likely to be posted here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Insider here:

The press conference timing had nothing to do with releasing the kids.

The press conference was to provide information to the public. The police and school administration were accounting for everyone else, searching for further evidence, and determining an order of release. It doesn't get wrapped up neatly like a one hour police drama.

The press conference had everything to do with the students. They were still being held hostage. The buses were lined up for hours and the students were still on lockdown. Not sure what you are inside, but dismissal from a high school happens every day and it doesn't take 3 1/2 hours. High schools actually know how to release students.
This isn't the first school shooting in this country. It never takes 3 1/2 hours to release students back to their families. Student parent reunification is always the first priority, not the last.

"The suspect was located inside the school just before 3 p.m. A handgun was also found with that student."
"Buses were seen lined up at the school at 4:30 p.m. two hours after their regular dismissal time."
"Students were seen leaving the building just before 5:30 p.m."
https://wjla.com/news/local/student-injured-at-mag...ntgomery-county-public-schools

If it was safe for buses to line up, it was safe for release. And we don't know if it was okay even before 4:30, but this may shed more light on the timing.

"At 4:16 p.m., Montgomery County Police tweeted that a press conference had been scheduled for 4:45 p.m. at Sequoyah Elementary School, about half a mile from Magruder's campus. The press conference, however, did not begin until around 5:40 p.m. Officials explained the delay was because MCPS Interim Superintendent Monifa McKnight had gotten stuck in traffic and needed a police escort."
https://wjla.com/news/local/magruder-high-school-d...kdown-police-officers-mcknight

Is it true the reason why she needed the police escort is because she doesn't even live in or have her children attend MCPS schools?

Does this mean she needs a police escort every time there's an issue? Kids will be delayed just to wait for her press conferences in future incidents?

How would where her children attend school affect traffic?

Because if she is picking her child up from school in Bowie it takes a while to get to Rockville in rush hour. That's why she called the police to give her an escort. The drive from Bowie at that time a day
is a problem.

It is a bit weird she is working from home given her position and school is in person.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It doesn't sound like there is positive news to share...hope he recovers.

That's what I'm thinking, too. Contrary to the "teacher" pp, people DO care how the victim is doing. The family doesn't owe us any information, but many of us are concerned. Even if it is a simple "stable", that would be reassuring. Last I heard, he was fighting for his life.

You aren't concerned, you are nosey.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Insider here:

The press conference timing had nothing to do with releasing the kids.

The press conference was to provide information to the public. The police and school administration were accounting for everyone else, searching for further evidence, and determining an order of release. It doesn't get wrapped up neatly like a one hour police drama.

The press conference had everything to do with the students. They were still being held hostage. The buses were lined up for hours and the students were still on lockdown. Not sure what you are inside, but dismissal from a high school happens every day and it doesn't take 3 1/2 hours. High schools actually know how to release students.
This isn't the first school shooting in this country. It never takes 3 1/2 hours to release students back to their families. Student parent reunification is always the first priority, not the last.

"The suspect was located inside the school just before 3 p.m. A handgun was also found with that student."
"Buses were seen lined up at the school at 4:30 p.m. two hours after their regular dismissal time."
"Students were seen leaving the building just before 5:30 p.m."
https://wjla.com/news/local/student-injured-at-mag...ntgomery-county-public-schools

If it was safe for buses to line up, it was safe for release. And we don't know if it was okay even before 4:30, but this may shed more light on the timing.

"At 4:16 p.m., Montgomery County Police tweeted that a press conference had been scheduled for 4:45 p.m. at Sequoyah Elementary School, about half a mile from Magruder's campus. The press conference, however, did not begin until around 5:40 p.m. Officials explained the delay was because MCPS Interim Superintendent Monifa McKnight had gotten stuck in traffic and needed a police escort."
https://wjla.com/news/local/magruder-high-school-d...kdown-police-officers-mcknight

Is it true the reason why she needed the police escort is because she doesn't even live in or have her children attend MCPS schools?

Does this mean she needs a police escort every time there's an issue? Kids will be delayed just to wait for her press conferences in future incidents?

How would where her children attend school affect traffic?

Because if she is picking her child up from school in Bowie it takes a while to get to Rockville in rush hour. That's why she called the police to give her an escort. The drive from Bowie at that time a day
is a problem.

It is a bit weird she is working from home given her position and school is in person.

I'm not a huge McKnight fan, but I am a working mother with a high pressured job. Since COVID, people have been very flexible about working from home. For all you know, one of her kids had a doctor's appointment earlier that morning, or she did, or there was just some other reason why working from home was easier on that day.

[Anonymous]

Central office staff working from home is very different from a classroom setting.

[Anonymous]

I can't link, but the Washington Post ran a story yesterday. The victim endured 8 surgeries. His breathing tube was removed last Monday. He is expected to survive. He will be hospitalized for 2-3 more weeks and then moved to a rehabilitation hospital. The teacher pp and the you are nosy pp can stand down now. The child's mother is quoted in the article.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I can't link, but the Washington Post ran a story yesterday. The victim endured 8 surgeries. His breathing tube was removed last Monday. He is expected to survive. He will be hospitalized for 2-3 more weeks and then moved to a rehabilitation hospital. The teacher pp and the you are nosy pp can stand down now. The child's mother is quoted in the article.

I appreciate the update. That is very good news.

[Anonymous]

Here's the Post story: https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/02/11/magruder-high-shooting-defense/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Here's the Post story: https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/02/11/magruder-high-shooting-defense/

Thanks for the link. I'm praying he can recover physically as well as psychologically.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Insider here:

The press conference timing had nothing to do with releasing the kids.

The press conference was to provide information to the public. The police and school administration were accounting for everyone else, searching for further evidence, and determining an order of release. It doesn't get wrapped up neatly like a one hour police drama.

The press conference had everything to do with the students. They were still being held hostage. The buses were lined up for hours and the students were still on lockdown. Not sure what you are inside, but dismissal from a high school happens every day and it doesn't take 3 1/2 hours. High schools actually know how to release students.
This isn't the first school shooting in this country. It never takes 3 1/2 hours to release students back to their families. Student parent reunification is always the first priority, not the last.

"The suspect was located inside the school just before 3 p.m. A handgun was also found with that student."
"Buses were seen lined up at the school at 4:30 p.m. two hours after their regular dismissal time."
"Students were seen leaving the building just before 5:30 p.m."
https://wjla.com/news/local/student-injured-at-mag...ntgomery-county-public-schools

If it was safe for buses to line up, it was safe for release. And we don't know if it was okay even before 4:30, but this may shed more light on the timing.

"At 4:16 p.m., Montgomery County Police tweeted that a press conference had been scheduled for 4:45 p.m. at Sequoyah Elementary School, about half a mile from Magruder's campus. The press conference, however, did not begin until around 5:40 p.m. Officials explained the delay was because MCPS Interim Superintendent Monifa McKnight had gotten stuck in traffic and needed a police escort."
https://wjla.com/news/local/magruder-high-school-d...kdown-police-officers-mcknight

Is it true the reason why she needed the police escort is because she doesn't even live in or have her children attend MCPS schools?

Does this mean she needs a police escort every time there's an issue? Kids will be delayed just to wait for her press conferences in future incidents?

How would where her children attend school affect traffic?

Because if she is picking her child up from school in Bowie it takes a while to get to Rockville in rush hour. That's why she called the police to give her an escort. The drive from Bowie at that time a day
is a problem.

It is a bit weird she is working from home given her position and school is in person.

I'm not a huge McKnight fan, but I am a working mother with a high pressured job. Since COVID, people have been very flexible about working from home. For all you know, one of her kids had a doctor's appointment earlier that morning, or she did, or there was just some other reason why working from home was easier on that day.

She is paid a lot of money and is in an executive leadership position. If she cannot make appropriate arrangements to manage her child care in order to fulfill her responsibilities then she should not have taken the job.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Here's the Post story: https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/02/11/magruder-high-shooting-defense/

Thanks for the link. I'm praying he can recover physically as well as psychologically.

I’m happy to hear that the child is stable and recovering. It sounds like he will have a long road ahead so lots of prayers for him and his family.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Insider here:

The press conference timing had nothing to do with releasing the kids.

The press conference was to provide information to the public. The police and school administration were accounting for everyone else, searching for further evidence, and determining an order of release. It doesn't get wrapped up neatly like a one hour police drama.

The press conference had everything to do with the students. They were still being held hostage. The buses were lined up for hours and the students were still on lockdown. Not sure what you are inside, but dismissal from a high school happens every day and it doesn't take 3 1/2 hours. High schools actually know how to release students.
This isn't the first school shooting in this country. It never takes 3 1/2 hours to release students back to their families. Student parent reunification is always the first priority, not the last.

"The suspect was located inside the school just before 3 p.m. A handgun was also found with that student."
"Buses were seen lined up at the school at 4:30 p.m. two hours after their regular dismissal time."
"Students were seen leaving the building just before 5:30 p.m."
https://wjla.com/news/local/student-injured-at-mag...ntgomery-county-public-schools

If it was safe for buses to line up, it was safe for release. And we don't know if it was okay even before 4:30, but this may shed more light on the timing.

"At 4:16 p.m., Montgomery County Police tweeted that a press conference had been scheduled for 4:45 p.m. at Sequoyah Elementary School, about half a mile from Magruder's campus. The press conference, however, did not begin until around 5:40 p.m. Officials explained the delay was because MCPS Interim Superintendent Monifa McKnight had gotten stuck in traffic and needed a police escort."
https://wjla.com/news/local/magruder-high-school-d...kdown-police-officers-mcknight

Is it true the reason why she needed the police escort is because she doesn't even live in or have her children attend MCPS schools?

Does this mean she needs a police escort every time there's an issue? Kids will be delayed just to wait for her press conferences in future incidents?

How would where her children attend school affect traffic?

Because if she is picking her child up from school in Bowie it takes a while to get to Rockville in rush hour. That's why she called the police to give her an escort. The drive from Bowie at that time a day
is a problem.

It is a bit weird she is working from home given her position and school is in person.

I'm not a huge McKnight fan, but I am a working mother with a high pressured job. Since COVID, people have been very flexible about working from home. For all you know, one of her kids had a doctor's appointment earlier that morning, or she did, or there was just some other reason why working from home was easier on that day.

She is paid a lot of money and is in an executive leadership position. If she cannot make appropriate arrangements to manage her child care in order to fulfill her responsibilities then she should not have taken the job.

Lol this is 2022. All the top execs I know share kid responsibilities. But maybe they are just better parents than you are used to.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Insider here:

The press conference timing had nothing to do with releasing the kids.

The press conference was to provide information to the public. The police and school administration were accounting for everyone else, searching for further evidence, and determining an order of release. It doesn't get wrapped up neatly like a one hour police drama.

The press conference had everything to do with the students. They were still being held hostage. The buses were lined up for hours and the students were still on lockdown. Not sure what you are inside, but dismissal from a high school happens every day and it doesn't take 3 1/2 hours. High schools actually know how to release students.
This isn't the first school shooting in this country. It never takes 3 1/2 hours to release students back to their families. Student parent reunification is always the first priority, not the last.

"The suspect was located inside the school just before 3 p.m. A handgun was also found with that student."
"Buses were seen lined up at the school at 4:30 p.m. two hours after their regular dismissal time."
"Students were seen leaving the building just before 5:30 p.m."
https://wjla.com/news/local/student-injured-at-mag...ntgomery-county-public-schools

If it was safe for buses to line up, it was safe for release. And we don't know if it was okay even before 4:30, but this may shed more light on the timing.

"At 4:16 p.m., Montgomery County Police tweeted that a press conference had been scheduled for 4:45 p.m. at Sequoyah Elementary School, about half a mile from Magruder's campus. The press conference, however, did not begin until around 5:40 p.m. Officials explained the delay was because MCPS Interim Superintendent Monifa McKnight had gotten stuck in traffic and needed a police escort."
https://wjla.com/news/local/magruder-high-school-d...kdown-police-officers-mcknight

Is it true the reason why she needed the police escort is because she doesn't even live in or have her children attend MCPS schools?

Does this mean she needs a police escort every time there's an issue? Kids will be delayed just to wait for her press conferences in future incidents?

How would where her children attend school affect traffic?

Because if she is picking her child up from school in Bowie it takes a while to get to Rockville in rush hour. That's why she called the police to give her an escort. The drive from Bowie at that time a day
is a problem.

It is a bit weird she is working from home given her position and school is in person.

I'm not a huge McKnight fan, but I am a working mother with a high pressured job. Since COVID, people have been very flexible about working from home. For all you know, one of her kids had a doctor's appointment earlier that morning, or she did, or there was just some other reason why working from home was easier on that day.

She is paid a lot of money and is in an executive leadership position. If she cannot make appropriate arrangements to manage her child care in order to fulfill her responsibilities then she should not have taken the job.

Presumably people at MCPS care about kids.