Two students sent to hospital after fight at Banneker Middle School

Police said an assault at the Burtonsville school caused them to stagger dismissal

February 1, 2024 7:55 p.m.

This story, originally published at 2:55 p.m., was updated at 4:08 p.m. to add that the assault was between two female students who were taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

An alleged assault between two female students resulted in a shelter-in-place at Benjamin Banneker Middle School in Burtonsville on Thursday afternoon, according to Montgomery County Police.

Police said on social media around 4 p.m. that “the situation is under control,” and that both students were transported to a nearby hospital with minor injuries.

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The school is dismissing students on a staggered schedule, and police officers still remain on the campus, according to the police department.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. 

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