A routine Friday afternoon at Joppatowne High School quickly turned into chaos as a fight involving a weapon led to the swift evacuation of the school. The Harford County Sheriff’s Office and various emergency services responded to the scene, with the incident sparking widespread concern among parents and the local community.
Around 12:45 p.m., reports emerged that Joppatowne High School was being evacuated due to an incident on campus. According to Harford County Public Schools, a fight broke out between known individuals, during which a weapon was brought onto the premises and used. The specific type of weapon involved has not been disclosed, nor have the details of any injuries sustained.
The sheriff’s office, along with firefighters and paramedics from the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company, quickly converged on the scene. Aerial footage captured by SkyTeam 11 showed a Maryland State Police helicopter landing on the school’s athletic field, while ambulances were seen departing the area, further intensifying concerns.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as overwhelming, with a massive law enforcement presence surrounding the school. Police, volunteer firefighters, and EMS personnel worked in tandem to secure the area and ensure the safety of the students and staff. In a related development, authorities were seen taking an individual into custody off-campus, though it remains unclear whether this person was directly involved in the incident.