UPDATE: MCPD has determined that the report of a person with a gun at Wood Acres Elementary is unfounded. The scene is secure.
Wood Acres Elementary School at 5800 Cromwell Dr in Bethesda is currently in a shelter in place due to police activity.
Montgomery County Police tweeted the following at 9:28am on Tuesday, February 27: “Wood Acres Elementary School is currently in a shelter in place following the report of a person with a gun near campus. MCPD is confirming the validity of this report. #MCPNews #MCPD”
We will provide an update when additional information is available.
Wood Acres Elementary School is currently in a shelter in place following the report of a person with a gun near campus.
MCPD is confirming the validity of this report. #MCPNews #MCPD pic.twitter.com/rqMrpSopFJ— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) February 27, 2024
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