EVERGREEN, Colorado – A student at Evergreen High School shot two of his peers Wednesday near Denver before shooting himself and later dying, authorities said.
Colorado school shooting: What we know so far
What we know:
Shortly after 1 p.m. MST on Wednesday, Jefferson County authorities confirmed a shooting at Evergreen High School, a school about 40 minutes southwest of Denver.
Authorities responded to the scene a few minutes after they were alerted about the shooting, and the alleged shooter was found shortly after their arrival.
According to the county sheriff’s office, shootings happened inside and outside the school building.
The Associated Press reports a student shot two of his peers. Authorities shared on X that the suspect suffered a “self-inflicted gunshot wound.”
The teens were originally listed in critical condition, St. Anthony Hospital CEO Kevin Cullinan said. Their ages were not released.
AP says the alleged shooter later died from his injuries.
By early evening, one teen was in stable condition with what Dr. Brian Blackwood, the hospital’s trauma director, described as non-life threatening injuries. He declined to provide more details.
A reunification center was opened at Bergen Meadows Elementary School to reunite parents with their children. Officials say over 900 students attend Evergreen High School.
The center has since closed. Parents who haven’t found their children can call the sheriff’s office at 911 or 303-980-7300.
What we don’t know:
No one involved has been identified at this time.
There is no information regarding a possible motive in the shooting.
What you can do:
According to a spokesperson for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, the suspect’s property (locker, car, home, etc.) will be investigated for any evidence.
Authorities will provide more information when it’s available.
The Source: The Associated Press and X posts from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.