Baltimore County Police: Investigation Under Way After Weapon Is Located In Empty Classroom

Press release from the Baltimore County Police Department:

September 22, 2021

Baltimore County police arrested a suspect this afternoon in connection to the loaded handgun and ammunition a school administrator discovered at Chesapeake High School on Wednesday.

The juvenile surrendered to police earlier today. At this point, detectives do not believe other students were involved. The suspect has been charged as an adult with weapons and drug offenses.

Around 12:15 p.m., Baltimore County Police responded to Chesapeake High School after they were notified that a loaded handgun and ammunition were discovered by a school administrator.

Officers later learned the weapon was located inside a bag in an empty classroom.

Currently, this remains an open and active investigation.

Police are asking anyone who may have knowledge about this incident to contact them at 410-307-2020.

This press release was produced by the Baltimore County Police Department. The views expressed here are the author’s own.