The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekdayYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the USYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the USThree students, including the suspected gunman, were injured on Wednesday in a shooting at Evergreen High School in Jefferson County, Colorado, according to the local officials. Three minors in critical condition were transported to St. Anthony Hospital, a hospital spokesperson confirmed to ABC News. The shooting suspect was one of those transported to the hospital, Jacki Kelley, public information officer for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, said at a Wednesday press conference.She said the shooter was a student at the school, but couldn’t confirm their identity or gender. A handgun was used in the shooting, according to Kelley. When asked whether the suspected shooter was shot by police, Kelley said, “I can’t confirm that,” but “I don’t believe law enforcement fired any rounds today.”open image in galleryThree students, including the suspected gunman, were injured on Wednesday in a shooting at Evergreen High School in Jefferson County, Colorado, according to the local officials (Jeffco Sheriff)A fourth minor was also transported to the hospital, Kelley said, but could not confirm what the injury was or whether it happened on school property. When asked if there were any other weapons found, such as explosives in the suspect’s vehicle, Kelley said, “Honestly, I don’t know if our suspect is old enough to even drive.”At 12:24 p.m. local time, police received their first call about the shooting from the high school, which has more than 900 students enrolled. Kelley said it seems the shooting happened on school grounds, but outside of the building. “We are still trying to determine where are crime scenes are and if we have crime scenes within the school,” Kelley said. Hundreds of law enforcement officers responded to the shooting. A West Metro Fire Rescue spokesperson told FOX31 it sent two ambulances, four medical staff and one chief. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives also responded to the scene.When asked about law enforcement’s quick response, Kelley said, “Police and fire just show up. When you hear the words active shooter and you know that there’s kids involved, you’re coming.”open image in galleryOfficials confirmed that the three victims are minors (Jeffco Sheriff)The campus was under lockdown as officials conducted a thorough sweep of the area. Kelley said the school was “clear” late Wednesday afternoon, adding, “There is no active threat to the community or to our students anymore.”Jeffco Public Schools said in a letter to staff and parents, which was shared by FOX31, “Our school has been placed on a Lockdown for police activity in the area. Please remain out of the area. We will update you as soon as we learn more.” A parent-student reunification location was set up at Bergen Meadow Elementary School at 1928 Hiwan Drive, county emergency officials said on social media. When asked about the response from the students’ parents to the shooting, Kelley said, “This is the scariest thing that you could ever think could happen, and these parents were really frightened and so were the kids.” Wendy Nueman, whose 15-year-old daughter is a sophomore at the school, called the situation “super scary.”She told The Denver Post her daughter was able to eventually call her from a borrowed phone.“She just said she was OK. She couldn’t hardly speak,” Nueman said. “We feel like we live in a little bubble here. Obviously, no one is immune.”Jefferson County is also where the Columbine school shooting occurred in 1999.FBI Director Kash Patel wrote on X late Wednesday afternoon, “We’re aware of the tragic situation unfolding near Denver. The FBI is on scene and in full support of local authorities to ensure everyone’s safety.”The X account for Black Lives Matter said, “Our hearts ache for the students, families, and educators in Denver. “Too many tragedies, back to back. Our children deserve better. This system keeps failing them, but where it falls short, we rise as a community to confront it and demand change. Enough is enough.”More to come….
Source link
At least 3 students, including suspected gunman, injured in shooting at Colorado high school
