HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Halifax West High School was placed into lockdown Thursday, October 8, 2026, after Halifax Regional Police responded to threats received by the school, prompting a significant police presence in the area.
According to information released in connection with the incident, police were notified at approximately 12:25 p.m. of a threat received by Halifax West High School at 283 Thomas Raddall Drive. Students and staff who were outside the building when the threats were received were directed away from the school to a safe gathering point. Police have asked members of the public to avoid the area while officers respond.
The incident has prompted concern among parents, students and residents as police work to determine the nature and credibility of the reported threats. A person claiming to be working at the school also reported hearing police sirens and confirmed that the school had entered lockdown.
At this time, there is no confirmed information indicating that a shooting occurred at Halifax West High School. There is also no verified information about injuries, arrests or a specific suspect connected to the reported threats.
The school, operated by the Halifax Regional Centre for Education, serves students in Grades 9 through 12. Its official website lists the school at 283 Thomas Raddall Drive in Halifax.
Police are continuing to investigate, and members of the public are being asked to stay away from the area while the response is underway. Residents should avoid relying on unverified social-media claims about the nature of the threat and instead follow updates from Halifax Regional Police and school officials.
The situation remains developing as authorities investigate the reported threats and work to ensure the safety of students, staff and the surrounding community. Further information is expected as police provide additional updates.
