A pupil who authorities say opened hearth at his Colorado highschool, wounding two classmates after which turning the gun on himself, has died, in keeping with the native sheriff’s workplace.
The gunfire at Evergreen Excessive College broke out at about 12:24 p.m., in keeping with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Workplace.
Three college students had been taken to the hospital in vital situation following the gunfire, together with the suspected shooter, who was injured by a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the sheriff’s workplace mentioned.
The sheriff’s workplace confirmed the suspect died in a put up on social media Wednesday night.
Authorities haven’t publicly launched his identification.
Cops are on the scene at Evergreen Excessive College the place a taking pictures occured earlier within the day, in Evergreen, Colorado, on Sept. 10, 2025.
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A fourth pupil was additionally transported to the hospital, however with an unknown harm, authorities mentioned earlier.
In a press release, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis mentioned he was “devastated” by the taking pictures.
“My coronary heart goes out to the victims and their households as they grapple with this mindless act of violence,” Polis mentioned.
After the taking pictures, the college was positioned in a lockdown and officers swept the campus.
College students stroll to board a bus amid heavy police presence on the Evergreen Library after a taking pictures at Evergreen Excessive College in Evergreen, Colo., Sept. 10, 2025.
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“That is the scariest factor you’d assume may ever occur,” mentioned sheriff’s workplace spokesperson Jacki Kelley at an earlier information convention.
Kelley mentioned she couldn’t present another particulars concerning the suspected shooter, together with the suspect’s age or gender.
“I do not know if our suspect is even sufficiently old to drive,” Kelley mentioned.
She mentioned authorities had been looking for a warrant for the scholar’s dwelling and locker.
The sheriff’s workplace mentioned the suspect was armed with a revolver handgun.
Regulation enforcement on the scene of a taking pictures at Evergreen Excessive College in Evergreen, Colo., Sept. 10, 2025.
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Workplace
Regulation enforcement on the scene of a taking pictures at Evergreen Excessive College in Evergreen, Colo., Sept. 10, 2025.
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Workplace
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives additionally responded to the scene.
FBI Director Kash Patel mentioned the FBI was “conscious on the tragic state of affairs unfolding close to Denver,” with officers offering “full help of native authorities to make sure everybody’s security.”
Regulation enforcement on the scene of a taking pictures at Evergreen Excessive College in Evergreen, Colo., Sept. 10, 2025.
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After the taking pictures, tons of of cops had been on the scene looking out every room on campus, in keeping with legislation enforcement.
Mother and father had been requested to reunite with college students at Bergen Meadow Elementary.
