US Student Radicalized by Extremist Network Opens Fire at Colorado School, Wounding Two
A 16-year-old boy who had been radicalized by an "extremist network" fired a revolver multiple times during an attack at Evergreen High School in suburban Denver, wounding two students.
On Wednesday, a shooting occurred at Evergreen High School in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.
A 16-year-old student, Desmond Holly, who had been radicalized by an "extremist network," fired a revolver multiple times during the incident, which resulted in two students being wounded.
The attack took place while some students were running and others were locking down.
One victim was shot inside the school, while the other was injured outside.
The suspect, Holly, also shot himself at the school and later succumbed to his injuries.
According to officials from the Jefferson County sheriff’s office, the school resource officer was on medical leave during the incident, and although two part-time officers shared the job, neither of them was present at the time.
The resource officer who was supposed to be at the school had been called away earlier due to a nearby accident.
Details about how Holly became radicalized have not yet been disclosed but will be released later, according to the sheriff’s office spokesperson Jacki Kelley.
Additionally, it is unclear if there were any disputes between Holly and the victims or if they were targeted randomly.
During the incident, authorities described a chaotic scene with students seeking shelter in various places within the school.
The shooter attempted to find new targets while reloading his revolver but was unable to access certain areas due to secured doors.
Kelley mentioned that the suspect had brought "quite a bit of ammunition" to the school and caused significant damage, including broken windows and damaged lockers, as investigators searched his room, backpack, and locker to understand more about the incident.
They were also in contact with the suspect’s parents, exploring whether they should face any criminal charges for providing access to the firearm.
Holly had taken a bus to school on Wednesday morning.
Both victims were in critical condition on Thursday.
The school, which enrolls around 900 students, is located approximately 30 miles west of Denver.
No law enforcement officers who responded to the shooting fired their weapons, and they managed to locate the shooter within five minutes of arriving at the scene.
A 16-year-old student, Desmond Holly, who had been radicalized by an "extremist network," fired a revolver multiple times during the incident, which resulted in two students being wounded.
The attack took place while some students were running and others were locking down.
One victim was shot inside the school, while the other was injured outside.
The suspect, Holly, also shot himself at the school and later succumbed to his injuries.
According to officials from the Jefferson County sheriff’s office, the school resource officer was on medical leave during the incident, and although two part-time officers shared the job, neither of them was present at the time.
The resource officer who was supposed to be at the school had been called away earlier due to a nearby accident.
Details about how Holly became radicalized have not yet been disclosed but will be released later, according to the sheriff’s office spokesperson Jacki Kelley.
Additionally, it is unclear if there were any disputes between Holly and the victims or if they were targeted randomly.
During the incident, authorities described a chaotic scene with students seeking shelter in various places within the school.
The shooter attempted to find new targets while reloading his revolver but was unable to access certain areas due to secured doors.
Kelley mentioned that the suspect had brought "quite a bit of ammunition" to the school and caused significant damage, including broken windows and damaged lockers, as investigators searched his room, backpack, and locker to understand more about the incident.
They were also in contact with the suspect’s parents, exploring whether they should face any criminal charges for providing access to the firearm.
Holly had taken a bus to school on Wednesday morning.
Both victims were in critical condition on Thursday.
The school, which enrolls around 900 students, is located approximately 30 miles west of Denver.
No law enforcement officers who responded to the shooting fired their weapons, and they managed to locate the shooter within five minutes of arriving at the scene.
