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Shooting at Colorado’s Evergreen High School Leaves Three Students Critically Wounded

Authorities describe an active investigation with a full campus sweep, no arrests.

Overview

  • The first 911 call reported an active shooter at 12:24 p.m. local time in the Evergreen community southwest of Denver.
  • More than 100 officers are conducting a room‑by‑room search and the campus remains closed, with ATF and state police involvement confirmed by Governor Jared Polis.
  • No suspects have been detained as investigators work to determine whether there was more than one attacker, according to sheriff’s office spokesperson Jacki Kelley.
  • A district email to parents said the gunfire occurred outside the school and the building was placed under protective lockdown, while officials continue clearing the site.
  • Three students are being treated for gunshot wounds at CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital, whose spokesperson said no additional victims are believed to be involved.