1:20 pm UPDATE: The reported threat to Walt Whitman High School has been determined to be unfounded.
1:12pm UPDATE: MCPS will be releasing information for parents on picking up their students.
1:07pm UPDATE: Police will be clearing the school momentarily. Students will be returning to campus.
12:44pm UPDATE: MCPD is on scene at Walt Whitman High School. Officers have secured the area and are verifying the validity of the reported threat.
Per Montgomery County Police: “Walt Whitman High School is currently evacuating following a reported threat. MCPD is confirming the validity of this report. More information will be released as it becomes available.” This article will be updated with additional information as it becomes available.
Walt Whitman High School is currently evacuating following a reported threat. MCPD is confirming the validity of this report. More information will be released as it becomes available. #mcpd #mpcnews pic.twitter.com/86dHPZsW2E
— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) May 17, 2024