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Teen Suspect Dies After Evergreen High School Shooting That Wounded Two

Officials report no ongoing threat following a rapid multi-agency response.

Overview

  • Authorities identified the shooter as 16-year-old student Desmond Holly, who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
  • Hospital officials said one student remains in critical condition at St. Anthony Hospital and a second was stabilized and transferred to another facility.
  • Investigators said shots were fired both inside and outside the school with a revolver that the suspect brought to campus with significant ammunition.
  • The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said no responding officers fired their weapons, and federal partners from the FBI and ATF are assisting.
  • Detectives are searching the suspect’s home, car and locker and interviewing witnesses as nearby schools remain closed and a reunification and resource center operates at Bergen Meadow Elementary.