Westfield High School on lockdown due to ‘potential threat’, school says

WESTFIELD Westfield High School is on lockdown Monday afternoon due to a potential threat.

According to Westfield Police, the school administration received an unverified threat of someone threatening to shoot people at the high school.

Out of an abundance of caution, the school was placed on lockdown while Westfield Police officers began searching and clearing the building.

Police say there have been no reports of shots fired and no injuries reported of any kind.

According to a message sent to parents and staff, there is a heavy police presence on campus as law enforcement works to ensure the safety of all students and staff.

Ashley Grant, a parent, provided a photo showing students barricading a door in a math class during the lockdown.

Westfield Police say officers are on scene an