County Executive Kevin Kamenetz said a 15-year-old gunman "randomly picked" a 17-year-old student and shot him in the back. We really want to congratulate them and to let the public know the crisis plan in place at Perry Hall High School was actually in fact followed today,” said Dance. PERRY HALL, Md. About Library Prevention Basic Search Database Perry Hall High School… “When all the teachers started running to the classrooms and locking the doors, and then on the speaker we heard the teachers saying ‘Lockdown. The school was put on lockdown and then evacuated. Spiritual workers and counselors are on scene helping  students and parents. “My thoughts are with the Perry Hall High School community — students, families and faculty — in this difficult time. The suspect is in custody and the victim is in critical condition. (WJZ) — Gunfire rocked Perry Hall High School on the first day of class. Baltimore County police said in a news release that the student who had been shot was transported by helicopter to a local hospital. Gun violence has no place anywhere, least of all in our nation’s schools. “For something like this to happen it’s just tragic for everyone. Police and county authorities don’t want to speculate on a motive or anything that may have led up to the shooting. I'd like to thank the teachers and administrators for their courageous and life-saving actions. She and her daughter Sarah become emotional after they were reunited along Ebenezer Road near Perry Hall Middle School. “It sounded like a fight against the locker with all the banging. (WJZ) — Gunfire rocked Perry Hall High School on the first day of class. "The teachers know more than the students do," said a teacher who declined to be identified. Perry Hall High » School Counseling » Service Learning Hours “Every student is required to earn 75 hours completing service-learning projects and volunteer time in the community. There are estimates there were about 200 students in the cafeteria at the time of the shooting. Lockdown. Police Chief Jim Johnson said that the shooter is in custody and being interviewed at police headquarters. Kamenetz had been traveling the county Monday with new county schools Superintendent S. Dallas Dance. Perry Hall High School followed its plan and cooperated with police. Students responded maturely, and the faculty, through its quick intervention, saved lives and captured the assailant. Congressman C.A. Times Square will be nearly empty for this year's ball drop, but millions will likely tune in online. Police say the student brought the shotgun into school. Students left the school in an orderly manner. Police have not commented on a possible motive. https://www.niche.com/k12/perry-hall-high-school-baltimore-md/reviews Governor Martin O’Malley released the following statement: “Today, on this first day of school for many students in our State, we’ve suffered a senseless act of violence. I appreciate the rapid response to the situation by the staff and administrators at Perry Hall High School as well as Baltimore County’s law enforcement and first responders, who quickly evacuated the victim and apprehended the suspect. I’m just thankful he’s OK,” said mother Doris of her son Tyler. “I saw the kid shooting then the teacher tackled him and the first row started running, then the second run, then everyone was running,” said Gerald Roman, 11th grader. Tools Cameras Jewelry Trains, 36 inch DEK 420cc l Two - Stage Electric Start Gas Snow Blower, Maryland State Park First Day Hikes Begin Jan. 1, 2021: List, How To Keep Your 2021 Health And Fitness Resolutions: MD Experts, Perry Hall Weather Forecast For The Weekend Ahead, More Than 18K MD Workers Applied For Unemployment Week Of Dec. 26. (CBSDC/AP) — A 15-year-boy has been charged as an adult with attempted first-degree murder in a shooting at a Baltimore County High School Monday, authorities say. I appreciate the rapid response to the situation by the staff and administrators at Perry Hall High School as well as Baltimore County's law enforcement and first responders, who quickly evacuated the victim and apprehended the suspect. It's not clear if he is the accused shooter. About 2,300 students attend the school. Here's how to watch for free. “The first day of school is supposed to be a day of reunion after a fun summer and anticipation for the year ahead. Police believe the shooter acted alone and did not target his victim. “I’ve spoken with County Executive Kamenetz, and we will continue to support all of our local partners in Baltimore County. PHHS Mission. Johnson called the incident a "random act of violence, involving a single shooter acting alone.". “I heard two large bangs and I saw people running and it was chaos and everybody ran outside, and the principal told us to stay in the grass area and away from the cafeteria,” said a student witness. I recently had the chance to visit with Principal George Roberts and the teachers at Perry Hall. Stay with WJZ.COM for the latest on this developing story. By viewing our video content, you are accepting the terms of our. It takes all of us working together to make our schools safer for our children.". I kind of hoped Baltimore County would be immune, from this type of activity, but apparently we are not.”. As challenging as today was, I am extremely proud of Principal George Roberts and the school community. "We live in a very difficult time and I was hopeful that Baltimore county was immune to these types of things, but apparently that is not the case," Kamenetz told Patch in a phone interview from the school. We pray for a speedy recovery. In an afternoon news briefing, Johnson said that reports at this time indicate that the shooter walked into the cafeteria with a concealed weapon and shot the victim. City: Baltimore Country: USA. "Dutch" Ruppersberger said: "The first day of school is supposed to be a day of reunion after a fun summer and anticipation for the year ahead. Police found the weapon he used but would not say what it was. Shooting: A 17-year-old male student was shot in the back by another student at Perry Hall High School in Baltimore on Monday morning; it was the … The safety of students and staff is our paramount concern and priority. School officials say that the school will reopen Tuesday and that there will be enhanced security. Bus riding students were dismissed from that location. My thoughts and prayers are with the students and staff of Perry Hall High School as well as their families.". A police officer on the scene then arrested the suspect. You can follow them on Twitter at BACOemergency. It’s not known how the suspect got the weapon. At this time, our thoughts and prayers are with the injured student and his family. It is not known whether he will be tried as an adult or as a juvenile. Dance also issued a statement: “What happened earlier today is a shock and a tragedy. After the shooting, the school was put on lockdown for several hours. I know that both he and Superintendent Dance are committed to keeping students safe and learning, and we stand ready to support them in that work,” said Education Secretary Arne Duncan in a statement. And last but not least I do want to make sure that the word gets out that we have some heroic and brave faculty members at Perry Hall High School. Perry Hall High School will be open Tuesday, Baltimore County Public Schools officials told Patch. She was really emotional this morning. As students leave campus Monday, it’s a much different scene than one year ago when, on the first day of school… “It’s horrifying. Ebenezer Road had been closed to traffic. Lowery sent her blessings to the person who was injured, and said she takes comfort knowing the counseling services at the school will be adequate for those who need it. Students were released from school early in the afternoon. Perry Hall High School students have started a Facebook page titled "Thanks Mr. Wasmer" to honor the school resource officer who restrained Gladden from shooting more students. At this time, our thoughts and prayers are with the injured student and his family. I heard screaming and the teachers told everybody to stay calm… it was crazy,” said Justin Spencer, tenth-grader. We will do everything in our rights and our way to make sure all of our students are safe. I’d like to thank the teachers and administrators for their courageous and life-saving actions. There are a lot of parents who are justifiably concerned but everyone is taking the most care they can. Jump to navigation. “It was a random act of shooting….It’s a difficult world we live in today. By. The student is in critical condition after being flown to shock trauma. One Perry High School student has been shot after a shooting occurred on Monday, the first day of classes. We don’t have this happen out here. Now she's saying, 'I'm not going back in that school,'" said Carol Erpenstein. "I walked here from my house, and everything I've observed has been calm and orderly," Marks said. He was then rushed by teachers and taken into custody by police (Dominguez 2012). He says there was a lot of blood and saw the student shot in the back. A young man without a shirt was seen by Sky Eye Chopper 13 being escorted to a police cruiser in handcuffs. She was scared to death to start high school anyway. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan visited the school last week. A 17-year-old Perry Hall High School student was flown to a hospital after being shot in the back Monday morning, Baltimore County police said. Information about the Perry Hall High School shooting. Borowy is in critical condition with broken ribs and a bruised lung, but Smelser is confident that he'll make a full recovery. The shooting reportedly happened in the school cafeteria around 10:45 a.m. Police say the student removed from concealment a weapon he brought into the school. As the chief indicated, some faculty members actually responded quickly to get this individual to minimize damage. "The teachers know more than the students do," said a teacher whodeclined to be identified. We need everyone to stay in the classrooms.'”. The school—the largest high school among Baltimore County Public Schools with approximately 2,200 students—is located at 4601 Ebenezer Road. The Perry Hall High School shooting Aug. 27 has sparked dangerous conversation about bullying – before we even know the details. I got here and talked to parents. ©2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Lillian Lowery, Maryland State Schools Superintendent was finishing lunch with first graders at  in Annapolis when she learned about the shooting from a reporter. Police say a 17-year-old male student has been shot and one suspect, a student, is in custody. View Slideshow: 1 Student Shot At Perry Hall High School. We will work together to make this the best school year for Team BCPS.”. Dutch Ruppersberger said in a statement. "We only know what we've been told.". He is in critical condition. 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