DENVER (AP) — In a shocking episode of gun violence, three teenagers have been hospitalized in critical condition following a shooting incident at Evergreen High School, located approximately 30 miles west of Denver. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the shooting took place around midday, with spokesperson Jacki Kelley noting that all those injured are believed to be students.
As of mid-afternoon, Lauren Cullo, CEO of St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, reported that all three victims were either in the emergency room or undergoing surgical procedures. However, specifics regarding their injuries have not been disclosed.
The search is currently on for the shooter(s) involved in the incident. Kelley mentioned that it remains unclear how many individuals participated in the shooting, escalating anxiety in the community.
In response to the crisis, over 100 police officers from various agencies around Denver promptly arrived at the school to assist with the situation. The tragic event echoes a grim past, reminiscent of the 1999 Columbine High School shooting that resulted in 14 fatalities—an event that also involved the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.
As the investigation unfolds, the community remains on high alert, seeking answers and demanding safety for their children in schools.}
As of mid-afternoon, Lauren Cullo, CEO of St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, reported that all three victims were either in the emergency room or undergoing surgical procedures. However, specifics regarding their injuries have not been disclosed.
The search is currently on for the shooter(s) involved in the incident. Kelley mentioned that it remains unclear how many individuals participated in the shooting, escalating anxiety in the community.
In response to the crisis, over 100 police officers from various agencies around Denver promptly arrived at the school to assist with the situation. The tragic event echoes a grim past, reminiscent of the 1999 Columbine High School shooting that resulted in 14 fatalities—an event that also involved the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.
As the investigation unfolds, the community remains on high alert, seeking answers and demanding safety for their children in schools.}
