One Dead After Shooting at Evergreen High School in Colorado

Evergreen, Colorado — A tragic shooting at Evergreen High School on Wednesday left one person dead and two others injured after a student opened fire on classmates before turning the gun on himself.

What Happened

The incident occurred shortly after 12:30 p.m. on school grounds. Authorities say the teenage suspect, a student at the school, shot two peers before sustaining a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

• One victim has died.

• One victim remains in critical condition.

• One victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Deputies arrived on scene within five minutes of the first emergency call. The school was quickly cleared, and officials stressed that there is no ongoing threat to students or the community.

Community Response

Students were reunited with their families at a nearby reunification center, while investigators began piecing together the sequence of events.

Local officials described Evergreen as a resilient community and called for prayers for the victims and their families. Counseling resources are being made available for students and staff shaken by the violence.

Next Steps

Law enforcement continues to investigate the shooter’s motives and actions leading up to the attack. Authorities are expected to release additional updates as the situation develops.