Montgomery College Rockville campus on lockdown following nearby shooting

Shooting near Montgomery County Rockville leaves 1 injured

Montgomery College placed its Rockville campus on lockdown after a shooting was reported nearby.

ROCKVILLE, Md. - A shooting near Montgomery College Rockville led to an immediate lockdown of the campus on Friday evening.

Montgomery County Police responded to a call in the 400 block of College Parkway, where they found one person shot on the street near an apartment complex.

Officers secured the scene and requested emergency medical services for the victim, whose condition is not yet known.

According to the department, the suspect is described as a young man with dreadlocks, last seen heading towards Montgomery College.

Just after 5 p.m., the college issued an emergency alert to students: "EMERGENCY: IMMEDIATE LOCKDOWN. Rockville Campus. Secure in place and lock your door or space. Off campus shooting and suspects may be on campus."

Just before 5:30 p.m., the school lifted the lockdown.

Police are actively searching for the suspect and have urged anyone with information to come forward.

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