Shooter Dies by Suicide After Wounding Two Students at Colorado High School

On September 11, 2025, a tragic shooting incident occurred at Evergreen High School near Denver, Colorado. According to the authorities, a male suspect opened fire with a handgun, wounding two fellow students.

The suspect, whose identity has not been released, later died of self-inflicted injuries hours after the shooting. Jacki Kelley, a spokesperson for the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, confirmed that the shooter was one of three students hospitalized with gunshot wounds.

Dr. Brian Blackwood, the head of trauma at CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital, reported that one of the wounded students suffered critical injuries, while the other had non-life-threatening wounds. The shooting took place both inside and outside the school, though the exact details of the incident are still under investigation.

The community is now grappling with the aftermath of this devastating event, as authorities work to determine the motive and circumstances surrounding the attack. The school and local authorities are providing support and resources to the affected students, families, and staff as they navigate this difficult time.