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.