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"textContent": "A student at Watkins Mill High School in Gaithersburg was detained Friday after police said the student was in possession of a firearm.\n\nMontgomery County police were dispatched around 11:41 a.m. and located the weapon. Officials said the scene was secured and there was no additional threat to the Watkins Mill campus.\n\nThe school was placed on a 20‑minute hold before returning to normal operations.\n\nIt is not yet known whether the student will face charges.",
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