Swastika, Threat Found At Keefe Tech

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Racist graffiti and a threat were found in the boys bathroom of Joseph P. Keefe Technical High School on Monday. School Superintendent Jon Evans emailed parents about the incident and said the image was a swastika with a "vague threatening message." The school was not placed on lockdown and Evans assure parents that students were safe.

The incident is still under investigation by police and the school. Evans said the school resource officer is involved.

"We do not believe there is an actual safety concern in the building," Evans wrote in an email. "However we want to take this opportunity to clearly state how inconsistent this situation is with expectations for our school environment. We highlight a culture of inclusiveness and respect."

Keefe Tech is a regional school enrolls students from Framingham, Ashland, Holliston, Hopkinton and Natick.

Framingham Police Lt. Patricia Grigas said it is unclear who wrote the graffiti.

"It could have been placed there anytime from Friday afternoon until mid-morning (Monday)," Grigas said. The school was open for events over the weekend.