Sun Nov 17 19:20:00 UTC 2024: ## Parents Question School’s Account of Elementary School Hanging Incident
**Waldorf, MD** – The parents of a 7-year-old boy injured in an incident at C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School in Waldorf, Maryland, are demanding answers after their son was found injured in a school bathroom. The school initially reported the incident to 911 as a possible suicide attempt, a claim the principal, Carrie Burke, later retracted.
The boy’s parents claim their son sustained bruises on his neck and marks under his eyes. They allege that their son reported another student said, “I’m going to show you how I did people back in the day,” before the incident. The parents dispute the school’s explanation that the incident involved two students “horseplaying,” resulting in one student’s jacket becoming caught on a bathroom hook. They question how horseplay could lead to such injuries.
Principal Burke stated that a student’s jacket became entangled on a hook, and that another student, unable to free him, sought help from staff. 911 was called for precautionary medical support. However, the parents remain unconvinced, stating the explanation “doesn’t make sense.”
The incident has sparked concern among parents, with the boy’s mother stating her son will not return to the school and alleging potential bullying. She called on the Charles County Public Schools district to address the situation and investigate further. The Charles County Public Schools administration has issued a statement clarifying the situation and attempting to quell community concerns spread via social media. The investigation is ongoing.
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