Overview
- Kahlil White‑Villatoro, 16, was charged as an adult with attempted second‑degree murder, multiple assault counts and firearms offenses after a student was shot inside Thomas S. Wootton High School.
- Detectives recovered a Polymer80 9 mm ghost gun late Monday night off campus, and the ATF’s Baltimore office is assisting Rockville City Police, who are leading the investigation.
- The wounded 16‑year‑old boy from Gaithersburg was found in a hallway and remains in stable condition; officials say he and the suspect are acquaintances.
- Police identified a second victim, a 15‑year‑old girl, reporting the suspect pointed a firearm at her earlier that day; she was not injured.
- Classes resumed with increased counseling and security measures, absences were excused for students opting to stay home, a bond hearing is set for Wednesday, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for February 20.