Denver, CO – Authorities reported that three teenagers are hospitalized in critical condition following a shooting incident at Evergreen High School. The shooting occurred around midday at the suburban Denver school, located about 30 miles west of the city.
According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, all victims are believed to be students of the high school, with further information on their injuries still pending. As of the afternoon update, the three teens were either in the emergency room or undergoing surgery at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, confirmed by the hospital's CEO, Kevin Cullinan.
There are currently no details available regarding the shooter or the possibility of multiple suspects involved in the incident. In response, over 100 police officers from across the Denver area promptly mobilized to the school site to assist with the situation.
This recent shooting has evoked memories of the Columbine High School tragedy in 1999, where the sheriff's office also played a critical role in the investigation and response.
According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, all victims are believed to be students of the high school, with further information on their injuries still pending. As of the afternoon update, the three teens were either in the emergency room or undergoing surgery at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, confirmed by the hospital's CEO, Kevin Cullinan.
There are currently no details available regarding the shooter or the possibility of multiple suspects involved in the incident. In response, over 100 police officers from across the Denver area promptly mobilized to the school site to assist with the situation.
This recent shooting has evoked memories of the Columbine High School tragedy in 1999, where the sheriff's office also played a critical role in the investigation and response.
