Per Montgomery County:
For Immediate Release: Monday 24 January
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-Initially not a call for police because it was called in as an injured person.
-First law enforcement at the scene was a Sheriff’s Deputy assigned as a community engagement officer for Magruder.
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According to WTOP’s Mike Murillo, alleged Magruder High School shooter Steven Alston Jr will remain held without bond. Alston Jr. appeared in front of a judge earlier today in Montgomery County District Court.
Friday’s shooting at Magruder High School was the first active shooting incident in the history of MCPS.
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Update: Jasslyn Santos has been located safe and unharmed.
Per MCPD:
During today’s Montgomery County Council media briefing, Council President Gabe Albornoz and Vice President Evan Glass discussed Friday’s shooting at Magruder High School as well as tomorrow’s Board of Health meeting.
-Thanked first responders who acted quickly as it was happening, as well as the faculty and staff.
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Montgomery County Public school students and staff members are being asked to wear Magruder High School’s colors – navy blue, grey, and white, on Tuesday to help unify the community after a 10th grade student was shot inside of the high school this past Friday.
Steven Alston Jr., a 17-year-old junior at Magruder High School, is facing charges of attempted 2nd degree murder, 1st degree assault, and possession of a dangerous weapon on school property, after allegedly shooting a fellow classmate in the school’s bathroom. Alston is currently being held without bond is expected to appear in court today, according to FOX5.
Source of the Spring reports that two new restaurants, Guavaberry Dominican Restaurant and Valenciana Wine Garden, will be coming to recently vacated restaurant locations in Silver Spring.
Per Montgomery County:
For Immediate Release: Thursday, January 20, 2022
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The Public Safety (PS) Committee will meet virtually on Monday, Jan. 24 at 9:30 a.m. to discuss Expedited Bill 49-21, Police – Police Accountability Board – Administrative Charging Committee – Established, which would establish a Police Accountability Board (PAB) and Administrative Charging Committee (ACC) for the County. Bill 49-21 was introduced by the Council President at the request of the County Executive.
The members of the PS Committee include Chair Sidney Katz, Council President Gabe Albornoz and Councilmember Tom Hucker.
Per Montgomery County:
For Immediate Release: Friday 21 January
The following letter was sent to Magruder High School students and families by Magruder Principal Leroy C. Evans regarding the shooting that occurred at the school this afternoon.
Montgomery County Police are conducting an investigation into the serious incident that occurred at our school today. Police have confirmed that a student has suffered an injury resulting from a gunshot on our campus. The student was transported to a local hospital in serious condition. Our thoughts are with the student, and we wish him a speedy recovery. The police have taken a suspect into custody. The police have also assessed that the school is now safe, and we are preparing to dismiss students.