A tragic mass shooting at Evergreen High School in Colorado has left two students wounded and the shooter dead after turning the gun on himself. The incident has shaken the community and raised urgent questions about school safety.
The Shooting
According to the Denver Post, officers responded to the school around 12:24 p.m. local time after a 911 call reported an active shooter. Authorities say the suspect critically wounded two students before taking his own life. The three students, including the shooter, were rushed to Common Spirit St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the suspect’s death Wednesday evening but did not release his identity. One student remains in critical condition.
Response From Authorities
Investigators revealed the suspect was armed with a handgun. Details about how the shooting unfolded are still under investigation. Law enforcement has not confirmed whether the weapon was legally obtained. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office continues to gather evidence and interview witnesses.