A precautionary shelter-in-place order was issued at Woodlawn High School last Friday afternoon following reports of gunfire in the vicinity. According to WBAL-TV, the Baltimore County Police were dispatched around 1 p.m. after receiving a call about shots being fired. The police soon determined the shots were not targeted at the school but were instead discharged into the air near a field bordering the school's property.

While officers searched the area for suspects, which remains ongoing, school officials opted to briefly activate a shelter-in-place order out of an abundance of caution, the incident disrupting the normal activities within the educational establishment, but thankfully, no injuries were reported. FOX Baltimore shared that police do not believe this was a targeted incident, suggesting the possibility of reckless conduct without further details into potential motives or the identity of the suspect(s) behind the shots instead.

The school's precautionary measures highlight the ongoing concerns regarding gun violence near educational facilities. The orders were lifted without harm coming to students or staff. Authorities continue to appeal to the public for assistance. Any individuals with knowledge about the individuals involved in the firing of the gun are urged to contact the police at 410-887-INFO, hoping that community engagement can bring clarity and resolution to the situation.