Boy shot in high school parking lot brawl in Silver Spring

A boy suffered a gunshot wound during a fight at a high school in Silver Spring, Maryland, Wednesday morning, police said.

School security and a Montgomery County police community engagement officer (CEO) at Blake High School broke up the fight about 11:30 a.m., police said.

A 19-year-old man was taken into custody, and a handgun was recovered.

Soon after, a male juvenile showed up at a hospital with a gunshot wound suffered in the fight, police said. He is expected to survive his injuries.

“This was precipitated by an unwelcome, uninvited adult coming on to campus, engaging in a physical altercation with young people on this campus, and ultimately led to a gunshot wound and an injury,” Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor said.

The school was placed on a hold status after the incident.

Blake High will start on a delay Thursday. There will be increased police presence and counseling available at the school for as long as deemed necessary, Taylor said.

No school security staff nor the CEO were injured.  

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