WASHINGTON — Harford County Sheriff’s Office says there is no threat to the community following reports of an active-shooter incident Saturday at Harford Community College in Bel Air, Maryland.
The school had alerted students that there was an active-shooter situation at around 2 p.m. based on reports that someone in dark clothing was carrying what appeared to be a rifle near the sports complex’s baseball field grounds.
Another person told police they had seen a person in a mask.
Personnel at the sports complex notified the campus’ public safety staff, prompting school officials to alert the campus community. The school also posted warnings on social media urging students to shelter in place and to avoid the HSC Grounds and Fields until the situation was contained, according to Nancy Dysard, a spokeswoman for Harford Community College.
After speaking with witnesses, police determined no shots were fired. Police later determined there was no threat to the community.
No arrests have been made.
School officials said in a Facebook post at that they would “continue to clear each building of Harford Community College as a precaution.”
“We do not believe that there is any threat to the community at this time. We appreciate your patience,” the school said in the post.
An “all clear” was issued at around 4:20 p.m.
