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Colorado student shot 2 peers and then himself at high school, authorities say

Colorado student shot 2 peers and then himself at high school, authorities say

Summary

A student at Evergreen High School in Colorado shot two other students before shooting himself. The incident took place around 12:30 p.m., and police arrived quickly, finding the shooter within minutes. The two injured students were initially in critical condition, but one was later reported to be stable.

Key Facts

  • The shooting occurred at Evergreen High School, about 30 miles west of Denver, Colorado.
  • Shots were fired both inside and outside the school building.
  • Police arrived and found the shooter within five minutes of the report.
  • The shooter shot himself after injuring two students; he later died.
  • The two injured students were taken to a hospital, where one was later in stable condition.
  • Over 100 police officers responded to the incident.
  • The school is in a forested area near Evergreen, which has a population of 9,300.
  • Parents gathered at a nearby elementary school to reunite with their children.

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