Colorado High School Shooting Leaves Five Critically Injured; Law Enforcement Did Not Fire Weapons
A shooting at Evergreen High School in Colorado critically injured five, including the suspected student shooter. Over 100 officers responded; law enforcement did not fire.
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Overview
- A shooting incident occurred at Evergreen High School in suburban Denver, Colorado, prompting a massive law enforcement response to an "active assailant" report.
- Five individuals, identified as three teenagers and two students, were critically wounded and hospitalized at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado, following the incident.
- Over 100 law enforcement officers from the Denver area, including state troopers and the FBI, responded to the scene; officers confirmed they did not fire their weapons.
- A student, believed to be the suspected shooter, is among those critically injured; investigators continue working to determine the incident's motive.
- Democratic Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is closely monitoring the situation, receiving live updates and coordinating support from local and federal authorities.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover this story with a focus on factual reporting, detailing the immediate facts of the shooting, official responses, and the aftermath. They avoid loaded language or overt editorializing, presenting information directly from law enforcement and hospital officials. The coverage provides relevant historical context without shaping a specific narrative or advocating for a particular viewpoint.
"Three students were shot at a Colorado high school and are in critical condition, law enforcement officials said."
USA TODAY"The shooting was reported around 12:30 p.m. at Evergreen High School in Evergreen, about 30 miles west of Denver, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Jacki Kelley said."
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FAQ
The suspected shooter was a male teenage student attending Evergreen High School who shot two classmates before shooting himself.
Five individuals were critically injured, including three teenagers and two students; the suspected shooter is among those critically wounded and hospitalized.
No, law enforcement officers confirmed they did not fire their weapons during the incident despite over 100 officers responding to the scene.
The motive behind the shooting is currently unknown, and investigators are continuing to work to determine why the incident happened.
Local and state officials, including Colorado Governor Jared Polis, are closely monitoring the situation and coordinating support. Community leaders have expressed heartbreak and emphasized the need for healing and safety measures. First responders were praised for their swift actions during the incident.
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