Albert Einstein High School was placed on lockdown Friday afternoon following a report of a weapon on campus according to Montgomery County Police (MCP).
At approximately 1:54 p.m. Friday, MCP received a report of a student with a gun inside of the Kensington school.
Albert Einstein HS is currently on lockdown following the report of a weapon on campus. Montgomery County Police is investigating the validity of the report. #MCPD #MCPNews pic.twitter.com/0XzJXQs1z3
— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) January 20, 2023
Per MCP, the school was placed on a lockdown as officers investigated the validity of the report. Officers were able to identify the student and the student’s location. The student was taken into custody during the investigation. Brass knuckles, a knife, and marijuana were located on the student in question, but no firearm was recovered. The student was charged by MCP with possession of those items.
During a search of the school, officers also located a BB gun but were not able to identify the owner of the BB gun.
The lockdown was lifted at 2:22 p.m. and MCP remained on campus throughout the dismissal process, releasing students in groups.
The lockdown at Albert Einstein HS has been lifted. MCPD remains on campus during the dismissal process.
One person is in police custody. #MCPD #MCPNews pic.twitter.com/Zpgys6Jqxl— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) January 20, 2023
Any school disciplinary action will be handled by Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) according to MCP.
