An educator in Maryland accused of sexually abusing multiple minors attempted to kill himself during a barricade before being rushed to the hospital, officials say.

In September, the Frederick County Sheriff's Office received a report alleging sexual abuse involving 22-year-old John McAleer, a special education instructional assistant at Oakdale Middle School.

During the investigation, several underage victims came forward to report alleged abuse that happened at the school.

On Sunday, Oct. 5, detectives obtained search warrants for McAleer’s residence, vehicle, and person. The following morning, the FCSO SWAT team executed the search warrant at McAleer’s residence in the 3000 block of Basford Road.

According to the sheriff's office, McAleer refused to exit the home and barricaded hims

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