At least four students were injured after a shooting at a high school in Evergreen, Colorado, on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
The shooter, who was injured by a self-inflicted gunshot wound, is a student at the school, the sheriff’s office said in an update Wednesday. The student used a revolver handgun to shoot fellow classmates, the sheriff’s office said.
Police officers are on the scene at Evergreen High School where a shooting occured earlier in the day, in Evergreen, Colorado, on Sept. 10, 2025.
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The sheriff’s office confirmed to ABC News that students from Evergreen High School, including the shooter, were transported to an area hospital. Officials said they received the first report of a shooting at the school at approximately 12:24 p.m. local time.
The suspect was engaged and neutralized, according to law enforcement officials. Officials swept the campus, and the school is no longer in a lockdown.
“This is the scariest thing you’d think could ever happen,” said sheriff’s office spokesperson Jacki Kelley.
Three students are in critical condition and were being taken to St. Anthony Hospital, a hospital spokesperson confirmed to ABC News. A fourth student was also transported, but with an unknown injury.
Students walk to board a bus amid heavy police presence at the Evergreen Library after a shooting at Evergreen High School in Evergreen, Colo., Sept. 10, 2025.
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Kelley said she did not know how the suspect sustained their injuries but said she did not believe law enforcement fired any rounds.
Kelley said she could not provide any other details about the suspected shooter, including the suspect’s age or gender.
“I don’t know if our suspect is even old enough to drive,” Kelley said.
She said authorities were seeking a warrant for the student’s home and locker.
Law enforcement at the scene of a shooting at Evergreen High School in Evergreen, Colo., Sept. 10, 2025.
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office
Law enforcement at the scene of a shooting at Evergreen High School in Evergreen, Colo., Sept. 10, 2025.
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives also responded to the scene.
FBI Director Kash Patel said the FBI is “aware on the tragic situation unfolding near Denver,” with officials providing “full support of local authorities to ensure everyone’s safety.”
Law enforcement at the scene of a shooting at Evergreen High School in Evergreen, Colo., Sept. 10, 2025.
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After the shooting, hundreds of police officers wereon the scene searching each room on campus, according to law enforcement.
Parents were being asked to reunite with students at Bergen Meadow Elementary.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.