Catholic High School In Maryland Locked Down, Police On Scene (Developing)

A Maryland Catholic high school was placed into lockdown on Monday afternoon, according to police in Prince George's County.

DeMatha Catholic High School on Madison Street
Photo Credit: *Google Maps street view*

Zak Failla

10/17/2022 2:26 p.m.

The Hyattsville Police Department issued an alert at approximately 2:15 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 17, advising that the DeMatha Catholic High School on Madison Street has been placed into its lockdown protocol.

A spokesperson for the police department said officers are on the scene at the school, though it is unclear what caused the lockdown.

More information is expected to be released by the agency on Monday afternoon.

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