Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Responds to Report of Armed Person at Westview High School

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. — August 28, 2026 — The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded Friday to reports of an armed person at Westview High School, prompting a law enforcement response and heightened security on campus.

According to authorities, one student was located with a firearm and has been taken into custody. The circumstances surrounding how the firearm came onto campus and what led to the incident remain under investigation.

Students are currently waiting to be reunited with their parents and guardians as law enforcement and school officials continue working through the situation.

There were no immediate reports of injuries in the information released so far.

Authorities are expected to provide additional details as the investigation continues. Parents and members of the school community are urged to rely on official updates and avoid spreading unverified information while officials work to establish exactly what happened.

The incident remains an active law enforcement matter, and further information is expected soon.