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Second-Grade Student Injures Hand in Accidental Shooting at Freetown Elementary in Glen Burnie

A teacher seized the firearm before first responders arrived.

Overview

  • Police said the gun discharged around 8:30 a.m. inside a classroom at Freetown Elementary.
  • The 7-year-old second-grader sustained a non-life-threatening hand injury, according to officials.
  • County fire officials said the child was transported to Shock Trauma for treatment.
  • No other students were injured, and the district announced an 11:15 a.m. early dismissal with regular bus routes.
  • School leaders said classes are expected to resume Thursday as police continue the investigation.