DENVER (AP) — In a tragic incident that has shaken the community, three teenagers have been hospitalized in critical condition following a shooting at Evergreen High School, located about 30 miles west of Denver. The shooting took place around midday, as reported by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Jacki Kelley.
According to Kelley, all three individuals admitted to the hospital are believed to be students, though the specifics of their injuries have not yet been made public. As of mid-afternoon, CEO Kevin Cullinan of St. Anthony Hospital reported that the victims are either in the emergency room or undergoing surgery, and there are no indications of additional victims stemming from this incident.
Details surrounding the shooting remain scarce, including the identity and number of shooters involved. The sheriff’s office has mobilized over 100 police officers from across the Denver area in response to the situation, highlighting the urgency and gravity of the incident. This agency is notably remembered for its response to the 1999 Columbine High School shooting, which resulted in multiple fatalities and had a profound impact on school safety policies in the United States.
As the investigation unfolds, the community remains anxious for answers and support for the victims' families.
According to Kelley, all three individuals admitted to the hospital are believed to be students, though the specifics of their injuries have not yet been made public. As of mid-afternoon, CEO Kevin Cullinan of St. Anthony Hospital reported that the victims are either in the emergency room or undergoing surgery, and there are no indications of additional victims stemming from this incident.
Details surrounding the shooting remain scarce, including the identity and number of shooters involved. The sheriff’s office has mobilized over 100 police officers from across the Denver area in response to the situation, highlighting the urgency and gravity of the incident. This agency is notably remembered for its response to the 1999 Columbine High School shooting, which resulted in multiple fatalities and had a profound impact on school safety policies in the United States.
As the investigation unfolds, the community remains anxious for answers and support for the victims' families.
