WEST HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - A high school in West Hartford was placed in “secure school” mode on Tuesday.

West Hartford Public Schools officials confirmed the security measure to Channel 3.

Police confirmed that a student thought they overheard something about a weapon in a bathroom; however, it turned out to not be accurate.

They said their response was out of an abundance of caution.

The district’s superintendent said a statement about it would be sent out once the mode has been lifted.

Channel 3 has a crew headed to the scene.

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