Colorado School Shooting: 2 Students Injured, Shooter Dead from Self-Inflicted Gunshot

I don’t know if our suspect is old enough to even drive.

Jefferson County Police Information Officer, Jacki Kelly, on the three students shot at Evergreen High School, including the shooter. One victim was released from the hospital, while the other remains in critical condition. Wednesday night officials reported that the shooter died from a self-sustained gunshot wound.

Why It Matters: Three students, including the shooter, were injured in the shooting that took place just after noon local time at Evergreen High School, about 40 minutes west of Denver, Colorado. The motive remains unknown. The shooting took place on school property — both inside and outside of the school building.

Evergreen High School has approximately 900 students, according to Kelly.

No resource officer was at the school. Local police responded within two minutes; police engaged the shooter within five minutes.

Learn More:

1 student injured at Evergreen HS shooting released from hospital (NBC 9News)

Evergreen High School shooter dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound, one student remains in critical condition (CPR News)