On Monday afternoon, a DuVal High School student's life was tragically cut short when she was fatally shot in Lanham, Maryland.
The incident shocked the neighborhood and caused lockdowns at DuVal and another adjacent school for almost two hours.
Tragedy Strikes DuVal High School
Unfortunately, despite being taken to a hospital in serious condition and having neither her identity nor her age disclosed, the student did not survive her injuries. The victim was a student at DuVal High School, according to Prince George's County Public School.
Per NBC Washington, the school system expressed its profound grief over the tragedy in a news statement released soon after police reported the tragic death, saying, "It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the tragic loss of a DuVal High School student."
Near Palamar Drive and Woodstream Drive, not far from DuVal High School, a shooting happened shortly after 3:30 p.m. Authorities claim that following a confrontation between two groups, shots were fired, striking the victim. It is yet unknown if the victim was a gang member or took part in the argument, as per Daily Mail.
There is currently no information regarding a suspect or suspects in the case.
The deputy chief administrative officer for public safety and homeland security, Barry Stanton, said, "This is not an easy day in Prince George's County, and we shouldn't be here today. This is annoying. Witnessing this senseless act of violence towards one of our valued pupils is shocking.
Both DuVal High School and the adjoining Robert Goddard Montessori School were open for after-school activities during the incident.
Student Fatally Shot, Prompting Lockdowns
Both schools were on lockdown for almost two hours while law enforcement searched for the culprit. Fortunately, just before 5:15 p.m., the lockdowns were removed.
The incident concerns an ongoing police investigation in Prince George's County. As of 5:30 p.m., "Detectives are on the scene working to establish suspect(s) and a motive in this case."
Per Patch, the school district has made arrangements for grief counselors and mental health specialists to be available at the DuVal campus the next day to support students and staff as they deal with the loss in light of the tragedy's tremendous effects on the school community.
This tragic tragedy serves as a melancholy reminder of the ongoing difficulties associated with gun violence and its effects on communities and schools.
It also highlights the necessity for ongoing measures to guarantee students' safety andwell-beingg when they resume in-person instruction in the middle of a new academic year.
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