Active Shooting Reported at Westfield School
WESTFIELD, Sept. 28, 2025 — A terrifying morning unfolded in Westfield as reports of an active school shooting sent students, parents, and the broader community into chaos and fear. Witnesses say dozens of law enforcement officers armed with rifles rushed into the school as students desperately fled for safety.
Evacuation and Immediate Response
According to accounts from students and parents, the first wave of panic began shortly after the school day started when alarms and announcements instructed classrooms to go into lockdown. Within minutes, many students began evacuating the building under police direction.
One student, Eli, shared that he and his friends sprinted from the school grounds and took cover behind a church across the street, terrified as sirens blared and heavily armed officers swarmed the campus. “We just kept running,” he reportedly told a parent over the phone. “There were cops everywhere with big rifles running inside.”
Police Flood the Scene
Witnesses described “tons of cops” rushing into the building carrying AR-style rifles, quickly moving through hallways and securing exits as others worked to establish a perimeter around the school. Emergency vehicles lined the surrounding streets, and nearby residents were urged to shelter in place as officers responded to the unfolding situation.
SWAT teams and tactical units were seen entering the school as helicopters circled overhead. Parents who arrived at the scene were directed to safe staging areas while officers coordinated search and evacuation efforts.
Ongoing Investigation and Caution
As of this time, officials have not released details about the number of injuries or the identity of the suspect. Investigators are working to clear the building room by room while ensuring that no secondary threats remain.
Authorities are asking community members to avoid the area entirely and to immediately report any suspicious activity by calling 911.
Community in Shock
The Westfield community is reeling from the sudden eruption of violence at a place meant to be safe. Parents frantically exchanged messages while waiting for updates, and students who had managed to get out of the school were being bused to reunification points set up by emergency management officials.
This is a developing story, and more information will be released as law enforcement and school officials confirm the details of what happened inside Westfield School.
