At least 3 students were shot at Evergreen High School, the Jefferson County Sheriff\’s Office said

Tragedy struck Evergreen High School in Colorado on Wednesday afternoon when a student opened fire on his classmates, leaving one dead and two others injured before turning the gun on himself.

According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, the incident unfolded around 12:34 p.m. on school grounds. Deputies arrived within five minutes of the first 911 call, quickly securing the area and preventing further harm.

Authorities confirmed that one student died at the scene. Another victim remains hospitalized in critical condition, while a third suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The suspected shooter, a teenage student at the school, sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound and is currently under medical care.

Chaos erupted as students and staff scrambled for safety. Parents rushed to the campus, anxiously awaiting word on their children. Families were reunited at a designated reunification center nearby, where grief counselors and emergency responders were on hand to assist.

Sheriff’s officials emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the community. Investigators are now working to determine the motive behind the attack and how the student obtained the firearm. The identities of the victims and the shooter have not yet been released, pending family notifications.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis released a statement expressing his condolences, calling the shooting “a heartbreaking reminder of the urgent need to protect our schools and students from senseless violence.”

Evergreen High School will remain closed in the coming days as authorities continue their investigation. Vigils are already being planned by local community members to honor the victims and provide support for grieving families.

This latest tragedy adds to the growing list of school shootings across the United States, reigniting debates over school safety, mental health resources, and gun access. For the Evergreen community, the focus now remains on healing from a devastating day that has forever altered the lives of its students and families.