Child Injured by Firearm at Freetown Elementary School

A 7-year-old student at Freetown Elementary School in Maryland was injured when a firearm accidentally discharged in a classroom, injuring his hand. The Anne Arundel County Police reported that the child had brought the firearm to school, and other students were present but unharmed. The school dismissed students early due to the incident’s traumatic impact, and support services were offered. Authorities are investigating how the child accessed the firearm, emphasizing the need for safety measures.

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