THREE teenage students are fighting for their lives after a shooting broke out at a Colorado high school.
Parents were told to avoid Evergreen High School as it was still an “active scene” after shots were fired on Wednesday afternoon.
Shots rang out after noon at Evergreen High School in Denver on Wednesday[/caption]
Three students were rushed to the hospital with gunshot wounds and are now in critical condition, hospital officials said at a press briefing.
A shooter opened fire just after noon at Evergreen High School in Denver, police said.
Cops initially said that at least two students were shot.
A local hospital later confirmed that three students were taken to the hospital in critical condition.
A nearby elementary school was placed on lockdown at around 1:50 pm.
Police haven’t released any information about a suspect. It’s unclear whether anyone has been taken into custody.
A reunification center for families and students has been set up at a nearby elementary school.
“Students should be able to attend school safely and without fear across our state and nation,” Colorado Governor Jared Polis said on X.
“We are all praying for the victims and the entire community.”
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