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Shooting At Maryland High School Leaves Student In Serious Condition, Suspect In Custody

A male student was shot at Magruder High School in Rockville and a 17-year-old suspect has been taken into custody, according to Montgomery County Police.  

Magruder High School

Magruder High School

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The student was rushed to an area hospital in serious condition, he was shot in a school bathroom on Jan. 21 at approximately 12:53 p.m., police said.

The suspected shooter is a student of the school and was located in a classroom by police after the incident occurred.

Investigators say they are investigating what type of gun was used in the shooting and exploring the possibility that it may be a "ghost gun."

No charges have been filed against the suspect, yet.

Police are also trying to determine a motive for the shooting but they believe it may have been a targeted incident.

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