As Twitchy reported earlier today, a shooting occurred at Perry Hall High School in Baltimore County, Maryland. The victim is reportedly in critical condition.
The alleged shooter’s name is all over Twitter, and according to some classmates who apparently knew him, he was a victim of bullying:
So if you've ever bullied Bobby, hated on him, made fun of him, blame yourself as well.
— original angel (@mindfulgretchen) August 27, 2012
Its obviously wrong to shoot someone but you guys don't realize its the actions that kids at school take that can drive a person to that.
— original angel (@mindfulgretchen) August 27, 2012
Im not trying to justify what he did, but im just saying. This should be a lesson for us all.
— original angel (@mindfulgretchen) August 27, 2012
https://twitter.com/MixedUpManDime/status/240118129546653696
@simple_dopeness Dude Name Was Bobby Gladden . & He Shot B/c He Was Being Bullied . He Shot A Kid Wit Special Needs . Smh
— _TalentedVirgo_♍ (@_LoveIn2013_) August 27, 2012
At least one Perry Hall classmate has his doubts:
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@madelinelucker honestly, I knew the kid, I was friends with him, he was already extremely fucked up. I doubt anyone else pushed him.
— austin (@_fuckaustin) August 27, 2012
At least one Twitter user is speaking out in support of the shooting suspect:
I'ma be honest when I'm saying I respect Bobby Gladden cause them kids shouldn't have bullied him in the first place; let that be a lesson.
— d4rthk1d??? (@d4rthk1d) August 27, 2012
Note that the Baltimore County Police Department has not yet released the name of the alleged shooter, and no one has yet been formally charged with a crime.
Update, 10:51 pm ET: The suspected gunman’s father says his son was bullied.
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