Shelter In Place Called At Takoma Park Middle School Wednesday

TAKOMA PARK, MD — The principal of Takoma Park Middle School sent a letter home to parents about an incident that required students to shelter in place for a short time Wednesday.

According to Principal Alicia Deeny, "an individual from the community was on school grounds and was asked to leave repeatedly by school security." Police were contacted when the suspect did not leave.

The suspect was initially uncooperative with police and school administration, which lead to the precautionary measure to call a shelter in place, Deeny said.

"During this situation our students were never in immediate danger," Deeny said in the letter. "Students and staff remained safely inside the school while the Takoma Park Police Department addressed the individual and the concern was resolved."

Takoma Park police officers monitored students walking home Wednesday and encouraged students to walk together and be aware of their surroundings.

No further information has been released. Parents can contact Deeny at 301-650-6444 with any further questions.

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