Shooting near High Point High School in Beltsville leaves 1 injured, campus on lockdown

A shooting near High Point High School in Beltsville, Maryland, has left one person injured.

Updated on: Oct 4, 2025, 01:29:14 IST

By Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

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UPDATE: A juvenile was shot Friday afternoon near High Point High School in Beltsville, Maryland, prompting a temporary lockdown of the school.

Shooting near High Point High School in Beltsville. (Unsplash)

Prince George’s County Police said the shooting occurred before 2:10 p.m. in the 3400 block of Powder Mill Road. The victim, a minor, was taken to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Although the shooting did not happen on school grounds, High Point High School was placed on lockdown as a precaution. The lockdown has since been lifted, and students were released from the building beginning around 2:56 p.m.

“The lockdown is now lifted and dismissal will begin. Thank you for your patience,” Prince George's County Public Schools said in a Facebook post.

Prince George's County Police added, “As of 3:50 pm, the area of Powder Mill Road and Cherry Hill Road by High Point High School is now open. Please drive safely.”

Authorities were still searching for a suspect as of 3 p.m.

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ORIGINAL STORY: A shooting near High Point High School in Beltsville, Maryland, has left one person injured. The school is currently on lockdown out of an abundance of caution. Authorities confirmed the shooting did not occur on school grounds. Search is underway for the suspect.

“10/3/25 at 2:10 pm: we are on scene of a shooting in the 3400 block of Powder Mill Rd in Beltsville. One victim injured. High Point HS is currently on lockdown out of an abundance of caution. The shooting did not occur on school grounds. Search is underway for the suspect,” Prince George’s County Police Department wrote on X.

Prince George’s County Public Schools also issued a statement, saying, “High Point High School is currently on lockdown out of an abundance of caution due to police activity in the area. Updates will be provided as necessary.”

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Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports. Vaishnavi holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she was awarded the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student. She began her career at the International Business Times (US Edition), covering US breaking news, politics, and entertainment. She later joined Opoyi, reporting across all beats, including US sports and trending stories. Prior to Hindustan Times, she served as World Lead at Times Now News, covering comprehensive world news and events. Vaishnavi has expertise in politics, entertainment, and breaking news, and enjoys tackling stories across a wide range of topics. Beyond the newsroom, she is an avid traveller, a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, and a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys watching latest shows and films. She also enjoys engaging in debates and discussions on Reddit.Read More

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