Police Say “Unverified Threat” was Made on Westfield High School

(PHOTO: Thinkstock/barbol88)WESTFIELD, Ind.–The Westfield Police Department says there was an “unverified threat” of someone threatening to “shoot people” at Westfield High School Monday afternoon. “Out of an abundance of caution, the school was placed on lockdown while Westfield Police officers began searching and clearing the building,” said the Westfield Police Department. In an email sent to parents of students, the school acknowledged a “heavy police presence” on campus. “Dear parents and staff,Westfield High School is on lockdown due to a potential threat. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates as soon as more information becomes available.