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Evergreen High School Shooting Leaves Three Teens Critical, Suspected Shooter Among the Injured

Officials report no ongoing threat to the community.

Overview

  • Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Jacki Kelley said one of the hospitalized teens is the suspected shooter and that the threat has been contained.
  • CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood is treating three teens in critical condition following the midday attack.
  • The first 911 call came at 12:24 p.m., the school went into lockdown, and officers began a room-by-room clearance of the campus.
  • A reunification site for families was established at Bergen Meadow Elementary School at 1928 S. Hiwan Dr., with authorities urging parents not to go to the high school.
  • FBI Denver and the ATF responded to assist local agencies, and state troopers are supporting the operation, according to officials.