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<figure class="aligncenter"><a href="http://www.the-chesapeake.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Jaelynn-Willeys-family-makes-announcement-that-she-is-braindead-and-they-will-take-her-off-life-support-on-March-22-2018-at-press-conference-at-PG-shock-trauma..jpg"><img src="http://www.the-chesapeake.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Jaelynn-Willeys-family-makes-announcement-that-she-is-braindead-and-they-will-take-her-off-life-support-on-March-22-2018-at-press-conference-at-PG-shock-trauma..jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-15122"/></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: #0000ff;">Jaelynn Willey&#8217;s family makes the announcement that she is braindead and they will take her off life support on March 22, 2018, at a press conference at PG shock trauma.</span></strong></figcaption></figure></div>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="font-size: 22pt;">UPDATE: Family: Jaelynn Willey is brain-dead, will take off life support</span></h2>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="font-size: 22pt;"><script type="text/javascript" charset="UTF-8" src="https://www.nbcwashington.com/portableplayer/?cmsID=477467993&;videoID=JoEYedIqorOZ&;origin=nbcwashington.com&;sec=news&;subsec=local&;fullWidth=y"></script><br />UPDATE: Sheriff says shooter died after the shot fired by DFC Blaine Gaskill &#8211;</span><span style="color: #993366;">THE HERO OF GREAT MILLS HIGH SCHOOL</span><span style="font-size: 22pt;"> &#8211; ;</span></h2>



<p><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Sheriff Tim Cameron: Dfc. Gaskill located and confronted Rollins, who was still armed with a handgun in a nearby hallway. ; Dfc. Gaskill fired one shot at Rollins, who simultaneously fired a shot as well; Rollins sustained a life-threatening injury from the exchange. ;</span></p>



<p><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Rollins and the victims were provided with medical attention at the scene; Rollins was subsequently transported to the </span>University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries. Rollins was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore, Maryland,<span style="font-size: 16pt;"> for an autopsy. </span></p>



<p><span style="font-size: 16pt;">All indications suggest the shooting was not a random act of violence. Rollins and the female victim had a prior relationship which recently ended. The investigation has not yet uncovered any public social media posts/threats made by Rollins.  ;Detectives are continuing to interview friends, family, and associates of Rollins to obtain further information. ; Once all facts are collected and verified, information will be disseminated to the public. ; The investigation has determined the handgun utilized by Rollins in the shooting was legally owned by Rollins’ father. ;</span></p>



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<h2><span style="font-size: 20pt; color: #0000ff;">SHOOTING AT GREAT MILLS HIGH SCHOOL &#8211;</span></h2>
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<figure class="aligncenter"><a href="https://www.the-chesapeake.com/2018/03/20/shooting-at-great-mills-high-school-st-marys-sheriff-asks-parents-to-reunite-with-students-at-leonardtown-high/austin-wyatt-rollins-of-great-mills-dead-after-being-shot-after-he-shot-two-fellow-students-march-20-2018/" rel="attachment wp-att-15102"><img src="http://www.the-chesapeake.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Austin-Wyatt-Rollins-of-Great-Mills-dead-after-being-shot-after-he-shot-two-fellow-students-March-20-2018.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-15102"/></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><strong><span style="color: #0000ff;">Austin Wyatt Rollins of Great Mills dead after being shot after he shot two fellow students on March 20, 2018</span></strong></figcaption></figure></div>


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<h2><span style="font-size: 20pt; color: #0000ff;">Austin Wyatt Rollins <span style="color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;">identified as the shooter at Great Mills High School. On his Facebook page, he notes he began a relationship in December of 2016. The name of the girl he shot has not been released by the Sheriff. There is no mention of Rollins on the girl&#8217;s Facebook page. St. Mary&#8217;s Sheriff Cameron stated that the kid missed the cop but the cop returned fire. Cameron says the investigation will determine if Deputy Gaskill fired the</span></span></h2>
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<figure class="aligncenter"><a href="https://www.the-chesapeake.com/2018/03/20/shooting-at-great-mills-high-school-st-marys-sheriff-asks-parents-to-reunite-with-students-at-leonardtown-high/st-marys-sheriff-deputy-blaine-gaskill-is-the-school-resource-officer-who-quickly-ended-the-shooting-spree-in-great-mills-high-school-on-march-20-2018-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-15105"><img src="http://www.the-chesapeake.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/St.-Marys-Sheriff-Deputy-Blaine-Gaskill-is-the-school-resource-officer-who-quickly-ended-the-shooting-spree-in-Great-Mills-High-School-on-March-20-2018.-2.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-15105"/></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><span style="color: #993366; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 16pt;">THE HERO OF GREAT MILLS HIGH SCHOOL</span> &#8211;</strong> </span><strong><span style="color: #0000ff; font-size: 12pt;">St. Mary&#8217;s Sheriff Deputy Blaine Gaskill is the school resource officer who quickly ended the shooting spree at</span></strong><strong><span style="color: #0000ff; font-size: 12pt;"> ;Great Mills High School on March 20, 2018.</span></strong></figcaption></figure></div>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="font-size: 20pt; color: #0000ff;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;">fatal shot or if Rollins killed himself. The Sheriff is not saying how many bullets exited Rollin&#8217;s gun but expects video coverage will answer many questions. One eyewitness report was that Rollins shot himself. A law enforcement source says it is unlikely that Deputy Gaskill would have missed, but his shot may not have been fatal, and Rollins may have been able to fire a shot that ended his own life. An autopsy by the Office of the Medical Examiner and ballistics tests will determine the final report. There is no doubt that Deputy Gaskill saved as many as a dozen lives or more by his quick action. The weapon used by Rollins could hold as many as 15 rounds and police have not revealed if Rollins had extra ammo. </span></span></h2>



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<h2><span style="font-size: 20pt; color: #0000ff;">School Resource Officer Blaine Gaskill. ; Sheriff Cameron: ;<span style="color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;">Immediate CPR and medical aid were given to the shooter prior to transport to the hospital.</span></span></h2>
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<figure class="alignleft"><a href="https://www.youcaring.com/melissawilley-1137279" rel="attachment wp-att-15108"><img src="http://www.the-chesapeake.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Jaelynn-Wiley-fights-for-life-2.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-15108"/></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: #0000ff;"><strong>Jaelynn Willey fights for life</strong></span></figcaption></figure></div>


<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Jaelynn Willey is in PG Shock Trauma. Desmond Barnes, 15, was shot in the thigh and is in good condition and has now been released from the hospital.</h4>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Fundraiser Updates: <span style="font-size: 16pt;"><a href="https://www.youcaring.com/melissawilley-1137279">Donate</a></span></h4>



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<h4>Please help support the Willey family through this trying time. Their oldest daughter was a victim of the school shooting at Great Mills High School. She is currently in critical condition. Any donation no matter how small will be appreciated immensely as no one is ever prepared for a medical emergency like this!</h4>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thank you, thank you, thank you for your amazing generosity and donations. Being able to lift the stress of finances for the Willeys is just so amazing. Please share and keep praying for recovery. Jaelynn is still in critical condition. ;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Melissa&#8217;s brother, Timothy Cormier who is Jaelynn&#8217;s uncle wrote:  ;This morning, our family was devastated to learn that our beautiful Jaelynn was one of the victims in a school shooting at her high school, Great Mills. Jaelynn is an amazing young lady, whose peaceful presence and love of her fellow students and family is known throughout her Maryland-based school. The second oldest of 9 children, Jaelynn is not only a role model to her siblings but also a dedicated student and member of her school’s swim team. She also selflessly helps take care of her brothers and sisters each and every day, whether at home or at the beach, one of her favorite places to be. It is hard for us not to see her shining, smiling face right now, and to see her light up the room with her presence. We know that many of you are anxious to hear about her condition, and we will update you when we can. For now, we just ask for privacy for the families as we deal with the shock of this situation.  ;For those that are looking for a way to help, please keep Jaelynn and our family in your prayers. ;</span></p>
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<figure class="aligncenter"><a href="https://www.youcaring.com/desmondbarneskimshundennisparents-1137665" rel="attachment noopener wp-att-15109"><img src="http://www.the-chesapeake.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Desmond-Barnes-shot-at-Great-Mills-High-by-fellow-student.-2.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-15109"/></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Desmond Barnes shot at Great Mills High by a fellow student.</strong></span></figcaption></figure></div>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The family asks for<a href="https://www.youcaring.com/desmondbarneskimshundennisparents-1137665"> donations</a> for medical bills for Desmond Barnes who was shot in the leg by Austin Rollins in Great Mills High School on March 20, 2018</h2>



<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">On March 20, 2018, two students were shot at Great Mills High School.  ;</span></p>



<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Desmond Barnes, one of the shooting victims, was shot in the leg.  ;He is doing well now but the </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">long-term</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> effects of a such a tragedy are unknown.  ;</span></p>



<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">It&#8217;s unfortunate that in this day and age, our children cannot even feel safe at school.</span></p>



<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Desmond is an amazing child.  ;He is an exceptionally bright young male with an extremely bright future ahead of him.  ;He is constantly winning awards and receiving recognition in various areas of study, making his parents, siblings, and entire family proud.</span></p>



<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">The entire family has a major battle ahead of them with related medical expenses aftercare and only God knows what else.</span></p>



<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Anything you can give will be greatly appreciated.  ;</span></p>



<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">ALL funds will be sent directly to the family.</span></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Thank you in advance for your support! ;  ;<span style="font-size: 18pt;"><a href="https://www.youcaring.com/desmondbarneskimshundennisparents-1137665">DONATE</a></span></span></h2>


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<figure class="aligncenter"><a href="https://www.the-chesapeake.com/2018/03/20/shooting-at-great-mills-high-school-st-marys-sheriff-asks-parents-to-reunite-with-students-at-leonardtown-high/pekka-robert-heinonen-pointed-a-gun-at-st-marys-deputy-blaine-gaskill-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-15106"><img src="http://www.the-chesapeake.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Pekka-Robert-Heinonen-pointed-a-gun-at-St.-Marys-Deputy-Blaine-Gaskill-2.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-15106"/></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #0000ff;">Pekka Robert Heinonen pointed a gun at St. Mary&#8217;s Deputy Blaine Gaskill</span></strong></figcaption></figure></div>

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<figure class="aligncenter"><a href="https://www.the-chesapeake.com/2018/03/20/shooting-at-great-mills-high-school-st-marys-sheriff-asks-parents-to-reunite-with-students-at-leonardtown-high/dfc-blaine-gaskill/" rel="attachment wp-att-15107"><img src="http://www.the-chesapeake.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/DFC-Blaine-Gaskill.bmp" alt="" class="wp-image-15107"/></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><strong><span style="color: #0000ff;">DFC Blaine Gaskill</span></strong></figcaption></figure></div>


<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">GREAT MILLS, MD. &#8211; St. Mary&#8217;s Sheriff Tim Cameron reported on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Blaine Gaskill responded to the 45000 block of Stoney Run Drive in Great Mills for a disturbance. Upon arrival, Deputy Gaskill made contact with a resident of the home, who advised the argument occurred in an upstairs apartment. As the deputy made his way to the apartment, with the homeowner, he observed a man standing on the front porch pointing a handgun at him. Deputy Gaskill gave multiple commands for the subject to drop the weapon, but he refused. Ultimately, the suspect, Pekka Robert Heinonen, age 59, of Great Mills, complied and was placed under arrest.</span></p>



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<div><span style="font-size: 12pt;">He was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and charged with First Degree Assault, Reckless Endangerment, and Use of Firearm in the Commission of a Felony. A preliminary breath test at the Detention Center confirmed the suspect was under the influence during the incident.</span></div>



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<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>SHERIFF CAMERON AT PRESS CONFERENCE:</strong><br />“When the shooting took place, our school resource officer who was stationed inside the school was alerted to the event and the shots being fired,” the sheriff said. “He pursued the shooter and engaged the shooter. He fired a round at the shooter; simultaneously, the shooter fired a round as well.”</span></p>



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<li><strong><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Glock semi-automatic handgun was the weapon used by the shooter. ; </span></strong></li>



<li><strong><span style="font-size: 16pt;">The SRO did his job and stopped potential threats. </span></strong></li>



<li><strong><span style="font-size: 16pt;">We may never know the motive of the shooter. ;</span></strong></li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="color: #ff0000; font-size: 18pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br /><span style="color: #993366;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sheriff Cameron: Austin Wyatt Rollins died at La Plata Hospital at 10:41 am March 20, 2018. ; ;</span><br /></span></span><br /><span style="color: #0000ff; font-size: 20pt;"> ; &#8220;This could have been a lot more involved if our school resource officer had not engaged immediately.&#8221;<br /><span style="font-size: 14pt;">&#8211; Sheriff Tim Cameron.</span></span><br /></span></h2>



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<li><strong><span style="font-size: 16pt; color: #0000ff;">Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan <span style="color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;">calls for resource officers for all schools in Maryland. </span></span></strong></li>



<li><strong><span style="font-size: 16pt; color: #0000ff;">St. Mary&#8217;s School Superintendent Scott Smith <span style="color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;">reveals there are no metal detectors for the high schools.</span></span></strong></li>



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<figure class="aligncenter"><a href="https://www.the-chesapeake.com/2018/03/20/shooting-at-great-mills-high-school-st-marys-sheriff-asks-parents-to-reunite-with-students-at-leonardtown-high/gov-larry-hogan-cropped-wtop/" rel="attachment wp-att-15104"><img src="http://www.the-chesapeake.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Gov.-Larry-Hogan-cropped-WTOP.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-15104"/></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Gov. Larry Hogan at Great Mills shooting press conference. Photo courtesy of WTOP</span></strong></span></figcaption></figure></div>


<h3 class="wp-block-heading">ALL GREAT MILLS STUDENTS HAVE BEEN TRANSPORTED TO LEONARDTOWN HIGH SCHOOL TO BE REUNITED WITH PARENTS, SAYS SHERIFF CAMERON</h3>


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<figure class="aligncenter"><a href="https://www.the-chesapeake.com/2017/12/06/southern-md-police-beat-two-black-males-with-masks-and-guns-held-up-liquor-store-and-assaulted-clerk-in-leonardtown-center/st-marys-sheriff-cameron-shows-that-police-block-of-parking-lots-to-avoid-getting-struck-by-crazy-drivers-in-shopping-centers/" rel="attachment wp-att-14259"><img src="http://www.the-chesapeake.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/St.-Marys-Sheriff-Cameron-shows-that-police-block-of-parking-lots-to-avoid-getting-struck-by-crazy-drivers-in-shopping-centers.-206x300.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-14259"/></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: #0000ff;">St. Mary&#8217;s Sheriff Cameron says the Great Mills High School Resource Officer ;immediately engaged the shooter and shot him. Three are shot, one is critical, says Cameron. The 16-year-old girl has now been upgraded from critical to stable. The 14-year-old is in good condition at a hospital. The shooter has died at the LaPlata hospital. The deputy was shot at but not hit.</span></figcaption></figure></div>


<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Cameron reports that some students who are witnesses are being held at Great Mills High School, all others have been moved to Leonardtown High School.</span></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Cameron said that the police do not know the relationship between the shooter and the victim.</h3>



<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sheriff Cameron said the situation ;started with one student who shot a female student in a hallway and then a second student was shot. Other students alerted the School Resource Officer who responded and at 7:56 am shot the shooter. One shot ;was fired at the school resource officer but the deputy was not injured. ;</span></p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Violence at Great Mills High School is nothing new, this is just the first time a gun has been involved inside the school.</h3>



<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Great Mills High School is in the district of U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer, the House Minority Whip. Hoyer said action is needed to prevent school shootings.</span></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Gov. Larry Hogan arrived at 1:00 pm press conference with St. Mary&#8217;s Sheriff Cameron</span></h2>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Governor Larry Hogan Announces School Safety Initiatives</h2>



<p><time>February 28, 2018</time> ;<img src="https://governor.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/pixel.png"/></p>


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<figure class="aligncenter"><a href="https://www.the-chesapeake.com/2018/03/20/shooting-at-great-mills-high-school-st-marys-sheriff-asks-parents-to-reunite-with-students-at-leonardtown-high/governor-larry-hogan-announces-indictments-of-prison-guards-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-15110"><img src="http://www.the-chesapeake.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Governor-Larry-Hogan-announces-indictments-of-prison-guards-2-213x300.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-15110"/></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: #0000ff;">Maryland Governor Larry Hogan</span></figcaption></figure></div>


<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Will Provide $125 Million for School Safety Enhancements, Plus $50 Million in Annual Grants, Emergency Legislation to Create Statewide Standards, Support for Common Sense Legislation</span></h3>



<p><strong>ANNAPOLIS, MD –</strong> ;<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Governor Larry Hogan today announced a series of new initiatives, including new funding, an <a href="https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/MDGOV/2018/02/28/file_attachments/966190/Executive%2BOrder%2B01.01.2018.08.pdf">executive order,</a> and emergency legislation. He also voiced his support for existing legislative proposals to enhance safety in Maryland schools; increase coordination among schools, state agencies, and law enforcement; and keep firearms out of the hands of the mentally ill and individuals with violent criminal records.</span></p>



<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">“There is no more important job than keeping our citizens safe – especially our children. In the wake of the horrific school shooting in Parkland, Florida, citizens here in our state and all across America want to know what the government at all levels is doing to keep our children safe, and what we are collectively doing to stop gun violence and violent crime,” said Governor Hogan. “Classrooms should never be a place of fear for our children. No mom or dad should ever have to worry when they send their kids off to school whether their son or daughter is going to come home safely.”</span></p>



<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The governor was joined by Dr. Karen Salmon, state Superintendent of Schools; Glenn Fueston, executive director of the Governor’s Office of Crime Control &; Prevention (GOCCP); and Ed Clarke, executive director of the Maryland Center for School Safety. Governor Hogan attended the National Governors Association winter meeting in Washington, D.C. this past weekend, where he discussed strategies and best practices for school safety with governors from both parties.</span></p>



<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Maryland has already enacted many of the measures that other states are currently considering, including some of the toughest gun laws in the nation. Recent Hogan administration initiatives have strengthened emergency response procedures and agency cooperation, and the Maryland Center for School Safety is the only center of its kind in the nation to be housed in the state’s law enforcement fusion center.</span></p>



<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">“Great work is already being done to ensure the safety of Maryland’s students and its schools,” said the governor, referencing recent successful law enforcement interventions in Frederick, St. Mary’s, and Montgomery Counties. “Incidents like this here in Maryland and all across the country make it very clear that we absolutely must remain vigilant when it comes to protecting our kids, and we absolutely must do more.”</span></p>



<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To bolster school security efforts in the state, Governor Hogan announced that the administration would commit an additional $125 million to accelerate and enhance safety improvements in schools, including secure doors and windows, metal detectors, security cameras, panic buttons, and other capital improvements, as well as an additional $50 million in operating funds each year for new school safety grants, which could be used for school resource officers, counselors, and additional safety technology. The funding will be allocated through the governor’s education lockbox proposal, which provides an additional $4.4 billion in education spending from casino revenues.</span></p>



<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The governor also announced that he will submit emergency legislation to create Maryland’s first statewide school safety standards, including required training and certification for all school resource officers and security staff. The legislation will require all school systems to conduct an annual school safety assessment and develop plans to address behavioral threats and emergency situations. The plans will be subject to approval by the Maryland State Board of Education and overseen by the Maryland Center for School Safety.</span></p>



<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As an immediate step to activate the emergency legislation, the governor announced that he will submit a supplemental budget on ;<span class="aBn"><span class="aQJ">Friday, March 2</span></span>, that provides an additional $5 million for the Maryland Center for School Safety, an increase in funding of 600 percent. The funding will enable the center to hire analysts and social media trackers, allocate staff in more regions of the state, and assist schools with conducting the mandated safety assessments.</span></p>



<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To prevent, prepare for, and respond to threats all across the state, Governor Hogan announced that he signed <a href="https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/MDGOV/2018/02/28/file_attachments/966190/Executive%2BOrder%2B01.01.2018.08.pdf">Executive Order 01.01.2018.08</a> directing all state agencies to develop, review, and update internal plans, policies, and procedures related to active assailant events, and to participate in a coordinated active assailant initiative that includes collaboration with public and non-governmental partners.</span></p>



<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">“The school shooting that took place this morning at Great Mills High School remains an active investigation, and Maryland State Police are on the scene assisting local and federal law enforcement. I want to express my deepest gratitude to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and all of the first responders who swiftly and bravely took action to secure the school. ;The First Lady and I are praying for those who were injured, their families and loved ones, and for the entire Great Mills community as they come together to heal in the wake of this horrific situation.</span></p>



<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">“But prayers are not enough. Although our pain remains fresh and the facts remain uncertain, today’s horrible events should not be an excuse to pause our conversation about school safety. Instead, it must serve as a call to action.”</span></p>



<h2 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading">EXODUS: St. Mary&#8217;s School officials evacuated nearly 1600 students from Great Mills to Leonardtown High School for reunification with parents. The bus caravan was rounded up just minutes after the fleet of school buses was through delivering students to area schools.</h2>



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<figure class="aligncenter"><a href="https://www.the-chesapeake.com/2018/03/20/shooting-at-great-mills-high-school-st-marys-sheriff-asks-parents-to-reunite-with-students-at-leonardtown-high/cpl-andrew-holton-at-a-shooting/" rel="attachment wp-att-15101"><img src="http://www.the-chesapeake.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Cpl.-Andrew-Holton-at-a-shooting.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-15101"/></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: #0000ff;">Cpl. Andrew Holton, left, at a shooting that took place in Callaway, not far from Great Mills in an earlier incident. THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photo</span></figcaption></figure></div>

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<figure class="aligncenter"><a href="https://www.the-chesapeake.com/2018/03/20/shooting-at-great-mills-high-school-st-marys-sheriff-asks-parents-to-reunite-with-students-at-leonardtown-high/school-resource-officer-of-the-year-corporal-andrew-holton-and-sheriff-cameron/" rel="attachment wp-att-15099"><img src="http://www.the-chesapeake.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/School-Resource-Officer-of-the-Year-Corporal-Andrew-Holton-and-Sheriff-Cameron.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-15099"/></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: #0000ff;">School Resource Officer of the Year Corporal Andrew Holton and St. Mary&#8217;s County Sheriff Cameron. Cameron was first elected in 2006 and is running for reelection in 2018.</span></figcaption></figure></div>

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<figure class="aligncenter"><a href="https://www.the-chesapeake.com/2018/03/20/shooting-at-great-mills-high-school-st-marys-sheriff-asks-parents-to-reunite-with-students-at-leonardtown-high/deputy-angela-delozier-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-15098"><img src="http://www.the-chesapeake.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Deputy-Angela-Delozier-2.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-15098"/></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: #0000ff;">Deputy Angela Delozier is the School Resource Officer for Leonardtown High and was instrumental in the arrest of two students for making threats of mass violence. ;</span></figcaption></figure></div>

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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">“Corporal Angela Delozier embodies all the qualities of an officer we want to be assigned to our schools, interacting with our children. Her ethical standard of conduct, leadership and caring demeanor make her an influential role model and a beacon of a brighter future. Students throughout St. Mary’s County aspire to be like her and go out of their way for a “high-five”, hug or simple smile from Cpl. Delozier. Congratulations Cpl. Delozier and keep doing what you do best. It makes a difference.” (Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron)</span></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><a href="https://www.the-chesapeake.com/2014/04/24/pure-evil-teens-charged-with-torture-of-autistic-boy-forced-to-have-sex-with-animals-and-walk-onto-thin-ice/holton-dep-andrew/" rel="attachment wp-att-3392"><img src="http://www.the-chesapeake.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Holton-Dep.-Andrew-.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-3392"/></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: #0000ff;">St. Mary&#8217;s County Md. Sheriff&#8217;s Deputy Andrew Holton is a long-time school resource officer who has been assigned to Chopticon and Great Mills High schools and is a 20-year veteran of the St. Mary&#8217;s Sheriff&#8217;s Department. Deputy Angela Delozier was the school resource officer at Leonardtown High School who was the key investigator in the arrest of two Leonardtown High School students who made threats of mass violence in February.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photo</span></span></figcaption></figure>


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SHOOTING AT GREAT MILLS HIGH SCHOOL- UPDATE – Family: Jaelynn Willey is brain-dead, will take off life support.; Two Dead, One Wounded, shooter engaged by School Resource Officer Blaine Gaskill -THE HERO OF GREAT MILLS HIGH
Austin Wyatt Rollins of Great Mills dead after being shot after he shot two fellow students March 20, 2018