Montgomery County police arrest four after shots fired near high school

Four individuals have been detained following reports of gunshots near Walter Johnson High School in the Bethesda area of Montgomery County, Maryland. The Montgomery County Police Department responded to the incident in the 6600 block of Rockledge Drive shortly after 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

In response to the potential threat outside school buildings, Montgomery County Public Schools placed seven schools under “secure” status. This protocol involves bringing everyone inside and locking doors while allowing normal indoor activities to continue. The affected schools include Walter Johnson High School, North Bethesda Middle School, Asburton Elementary School, Wyngate Elementary School, Tilden Middle School, Luxmanor Elementary School, and Rock Terrace School.

No injuries have been reported, and the investigation remains ongoing.