Colorado School Shooting Leaves Three Critically Injured, Tragedy at Evergreen High
Colorado School Shooting Leaves Three Critically Injured, Tragedy at Evergreen High
Evergreen, Colorado — September 10, 2025 A shooting at Evergreen High School has left three students critically injured, including the suspected shooter, in a harrowing incident that unfolded just after noon on Wednesday. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the 16-year-old suspect opened fire on classmates before turning the gun on himself.
Timeline of Events
The violence began around 12:24 p.m. local time, when emergency calls reported gunfire both inside and outside the school building. Law enforcement responded within minutes, locating the shooter and securing the scene without firing any weapons themselves.
Three students were transported to CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood. One victim remains in critical condition, another sustained non-life-threatening injuries, and the shooter died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. A fourth student was treated for injuries sustained while fleeing the scene.
Community Response
A reunification center was quickly established at Bergen Meadows Elementary School, where hundreds of anxious parents gathered to reconnect with their children. The school, which serves over 900 students, was placed on lockdown as authorities conducted a thorough search of the suspect’s property, including his locker and home.
Governor Jared Polis issued a statement expressing condolences and pledging state support:
“Students should be able to attend school safely and without fear across our state and nation. We are all praying for the victims and the entire community”.
Ongoing Investigation
Officials have not released the names of those involved, and no motive has been identified. The shooter reportedly used a revolver, and investigators are still searching for any written explanation or digital evidence that might shed light on the attack.
This incident adds to Colorado’s painful legacy of school shootings, including the 1999 Columbine tragedy. Local leaders and mental health professionals are mobilizing resources to support students, staff, and families in the aftermath.
