Harford County Public Schools issued a statement saying, “The Harford County Sheriff’s Office has responded to the school for an isolated incident on campus today. There was a fight on campus involving known parties. A weapon was brought onto campus and used in the incident. The HCSO and HCPS are working together to get this information to you.”
Joppatowne High School, located about 20 miles northeast of Baltimore, had just welcomed students back for the 2024-2025 school year three days earlier.
WJZ crews on the scene reported a significant law enforcement presence, including several ambulances and a helicopter. The Harford County Executive also visited the site.
The Harford County Sheriff’s Office confirmed “an incident” at the school just before 1 p.m. Police, volunteer firefighters, and Harford County EMS were among those responding to the situation.
