Student detained after firearm found at Watkins Mill High School, police say

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A student at Watkins Mill High School in Gaithersburg was detained Friday after police said the student was in possession of a firearm.

What we know:

Montgomery County police were dispatched around 11:41 a.m. and located the weapon. Officials said the scene was secured and there was no additional threat to the Watkins Mill campus.

The school was placed on a 20‑minute hold before returning to normal operations.

It is not yet known whether the student will face charges.

The Source: Information in this article comes from Montgomery County Police.

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