A tense scene unfolded Monday morning at John Marshall High School in Cleveland when a student brought a gun to campus, prompting a response from city police. School staff and law enforcement moved quickly to secure the area and alert nearby schools, and no injuries were reported.
According to Cleveland 19 News, the incident occurred at John Marshall in the 3800 block of West 140th Street, and nearby Birchwood School of Hawken received a notification around 10:15 a.m. The report identifies Ryan Wooley, PhD, as Birchwood’s head of school and notes that Cleveland police handled the incident. Cleveland 19 News says it has reached out to the Cleveland Metropolitan School District for further comment.
Nearby private campus
Birchwood School of Hawken lists its campus at 4400 West 140th Street on the school website and identifies Ryan Wooley as head of school. The private campus, which serves preschool through eighth grade, sits a few blocks from John Marshall.
Not the first weapons incident at John Marshall
News 5 Cleveland reported last spring that a student was arrested after a loaded gun was intercepted at John Marshall in March 2025, underscoring the district’s ongoing security challenges. Local coverage has highlighted how school safety officers and police have intercepted weapons before they could be used on campus.
What officials say and next steps
Cleveland 19 News reports that police handled Monday’s incident and that no injuries were reported. The outlet says it has contacted the Cleveland Metropolitan School District for additional details. Families are being urged to monitor official school and district channels for verified updates as authorities investigate.
