DENVER (AP) — Three teenagers have been hospitalized in critical condition due to a shooting incident at Evergreen High School in Evergreen, Colorado, located approximately 30 miles west of Denver. According to authorities, the shooting took place around midday on Wednesday, prompting a swift and robust response from law enforcement.
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Jacki Kelley reported that all individuals taken to the hospital are believed to be students, although details regarding their specific injuries have not been disclosed. As of mid-afternoon, the teens were either in the emergency room or undergoing surgery at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, according to CEO Kevin Cullinan, who indicated that no additional victims from the shooting were reported.
The identity of the shooter or whether multiple shooters were involved remains undetermined at this time. Over 100 police officers from various agencies across the Denver area were dispatched to the high school to manage the situation and ensure the safety of the remaining students and staff.
This tragic event rekindles memories of the 1999 Columbine High School shooting, which left 14 people dead, including a woman who succumbed earlier this year to injuries sustained during the attack. Kelley noted the historical significance and the painful legacy associated with such incidents in the community.
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Jacki Kelley reported that all individuals taken to the hospital are believed to be students, although details regarding their specific injuries have not been disclosed. As of mid-afternoon, the teens were either in the emergency room or undergoing surgery at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, according to CEO Kevin Cullinan, who indicated that no additional victims from the shooting were reported.
The identity of the shooter or whether multiple shooters were involved remains undetermined at this time. Over 100 police officers from various agencies across the Denver area were dispatched to the high school to manage the situation and ensure the safety of the remaining students and staff.
This tragic event rekindles memories of the 1999 Columbine High School shooting, which left 14 people dead, including a woman who succumbed earlier this year to injuries sustained during the attack. Kelley noted the historical significance and the painful legacy associated with such incidents in the community.
