School shooting yesterday in colorado: 2 students injured,3 people,including suspect

On September 10, 2025, tragedy struck Evergreen High School in Jefferson County, Colorado, when a school shooting left two students wounded and the suspected shooter dead. The incident has jolted a suburban Denver community already all too familiar with grief, and reopened conversations about school safety, radicalization, and gun access. Below is a synthesized account of what is known so far, what remains under investigation, and how the affected community is responding. (Note: This is a developing story; new facts may emerge.)

The Incident

• Time & Place: Around 12:30 p.m. MT, Evergreen High School—serving approximately 900 students and located about 30 miles west of Denver—became the scene of gunfire. 

• What Happened: A 16‑year‑old student named Desmond Holly brought a revolver to the school, fired both inside and outside the buildings, wounding two fellow students. The suspect then shot himself. Authorities say Holly died later from a self‑inflicted gunshot wound. 

Casualties & Condition of Victims

• Victims: Two students were shot; both were taken to hospital. As of the most recent reports, one remains in critical condition, the other in serious but not life‑threatening condition. 

• Suspected Shooter: The 16‑year‑old, after the shooting, turned the revolver on himself and later died. He was also hospitalized but his death was ruled due to self‑inflicted wounds. 

Security & Response

• Security Presence: At the time of the attack, the regular school resource officer was on medical leave. There were no substitute or part‑time officers present because the officer assigned that day had been sent to attend to a nearby traffic accident. 

• How the Attack Unfolded: Holly allegedly had enough ammunition and reloaded multiple times. He fired in multiple locations, but was apparently blocked from accessing some areas by secured doors. 

• Law Enforcement Response: Deputies responded quickly, locating the shooter within five minutes of being alerted. 

Motive, Investigation, & Background

• Radicalization: Early reports suggest Holly had been radicalized by an “extremist network,” though details (what network, when radicalization began, etc.) are not yet public. Investigators are probing his background. 

• Access to Weaponry: One of the questions being examined by investigators is how a 16‑year‑old obtained a revolver, and whether his parents or guardians might face criminal charges. His locker, backpack, and personal effects are under investigation. 

• Relationship with Victims: At this time, it is unclear whether the victims were targeted specifically by the suspect or were shot randomly. No publicly disclosed motive linking him to specific students has yet been confirmed. 

Community Impact & Official Reactions

• Shock & Grief: The Evergreen community was left reeling. Students sheltered in place, others tried to escape. Outside the school, damage was visible: broken windows, shot lockers, spent and unspent rounds littering the ground. 

• Governor’s Statement: Colorado Governor Jared Polis expressed concern, emphasizing that students must be able to learn without fear. He noted that state and local law enforcement are coordinating in their response.