#Tragic #Shooting at #Joppatowne High School: 15-Year-Old #Student #Dies, Teen in #Custody

A devastating incident took place at Joppatowne High School on Friday, where a 15-year-old student, Warren Curtis Grant, was shot and killed by a fellow classmate. The shooter, a 16-year-old boy, was taken into custody shortly after the shooting near a local apartment complex. Harford County Sheriff Jeff Gahler confirmed the tragic loss during a press conference, just four days into the school year. The shooting occurred in the school bathroom, and although the situation was not classified as an active shooter scenario, the entire school was evacuated, and a heavy emergency response ensued. Authorities have yet to recover the weapon, and the motive behind the shooting remains unclear. Local authorities responded swiftly, with the school’s resource officer and staff acting immediately. A reunification center was established at a nearby church for parents to pick up their children. Harford County officials, alongside Maryland Governor Wes Moore, expressed deep sorrow for the senseless loss and