A Clarksburg High School student is in police custody following a parking dispute that led to the lockdown of three schools on Wednesday.
At approximately 10:18 a.m., the Montgomery County Emergency Communication Center received a call from a resident alleging an individual displayed a handgun following an altercation in the 22400 block of Brick Haven Way. According to police, the individual then fled the scene on foot towards Clarksburg High School.
Officers responded to the scene. Due to the initial report of a person with a handgun, Clarksburg High School, Rocky Hill Middle School, and the Goddard School were all placed on lockdown at approximately 10:35 a.m.
Investigators were able to identify and locate the juvenile suspect at his residence. He was taken into custody at 11:04 a.m. and was transported to the 5th District station for questioning. Detectives determined the suspect entered Clarksburg High School following the dispute on Brick Haven Way but eventually left campus.
K-9 officers searched the high school building and campus for a firearm. They did not recover a weapon.
Police say this remains an active and ongoing investigation. The suspect remains in police custody awaiting charges.
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