A Maryland high school student fatally shot his 15-year-old classmate, Warren Curtis Grant, in a school bathroom at Joppatowne High School. The 16-year-old suspect, whose identity has not been released, was arrested and is expected to be charged soon. Warren died later that day at a trauma center.
Police had previous encounters with the suspect in 10 incidents since 2022. Despite not being able to interview him due to laws in Maryland, officials have “overwhelming evidence” to file charges. The shooting occurred just two days after a shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia, where four victims, including two teachers and two students, were killed by a 14-year-old armed with an AR-platform style weapon. The teen’s father was also charged.
The Joppatowne High School principal, Melissa Williams, expressed condolences to Warren’s family and the school community, emphasizing the need for support and unity. Sheriff Jeff Gahler condemned the recent shootings in both Maryland and Georgia, highlighting the tragic impact on families and communities. The suspect in the Maryland shooting is expected to face charges by early Saturday. The incident underscores the ongoing challenges of gun violence in schools and the need for greater preventative measures to ensure student safety.
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