Jeffco Sheriff’s:
UPDATE:
- Three juvenile students from Evergreen High School were transported to an area hospital.
- Unknown gender on all students involved.
- One of the three students transported is the suspect.
- Evergreen High School has been cleared by law enforcement and there is no threat to the community.
- Investigators will be on scene for several more hours processing the crime scene.
- There are over 900 students at Evergreen High School.
As you may be aware, this afternoon at approximately 12:30 p.m. there was a report of a shooting outside of Evergreen High School (EHS). The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office law enforcement command staff has now confirmed three individuals were transported to the hospital after the shooting outside of EHS; three are confirmed as juveniles and we have not confirmed their school enrollment. We do not know the individuals’ identities or their conditions at this time. We do not know of other victims at this time.
As soon as we have confirmation of additional information from JCSO, we will share with our community. The JCSO is the lead agency in command.
Important: All Jeffco Public Schools after-school activities are canceled today, Wednesday, September 10 so we can prioritize local and district resources to support the Evergreen community.
The strength of the Jeffco community lies in the care and support of one another. Please check in with your loved ones.
Jeffco Sheriff 6:20pm: UPDATE: Point of clarification and confirmation, the male shooter from Evergreen High School sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound. There will be no further updates this evening.
From Clear Creek County Government:
In light of the tragic events at Evergreen High School, the Clear Creek County community extends its deepest sympathies to everyone affected. We know that many of our community members work, have loved ones, or know someone in the Jefferson County School District. We want to share some resources that may be helpful during this difficult time.
Trevor Project Hotline: Crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth. 866-488-7386.
Our thoughts are with the students, staff, families, and all members of the community during this time. Please take care of yourselves and one another.
Jeffco Sheriff 6:48pm:
UPDATE: The reunification center at Bergen Meadows Elementary is closed. If you are a parent that has still not located your child, please call Jeffcom 911 at 303-980-7300.
Jeffco Sheriff 9/11/25 at 6:48am: JCSO will provide an update on the shootings at Evergreen High School as soon as we have more solid information to share. Please stay tuned to X for those updates and more details about a media briefing today.
There will be a community gathering tonight at Buchanan Ball Fields at 6 p.m. If you need a place to connect, reflect, or simply not be alone, please join us. The gathering will include support from local faith leaders, mental health resources, and free food for families.…
Jeffco Sheriff @jeffcosheriffco 2h
The Evergreen High School shooter has been identified as 16 year-old Desmond Holly.
Posted on: September 16, 2025
Updates Regarding the Evergreen High School Shooting
Jefferson County, CO. – While the investigation into the Evergreen High School shooting is ongoing and there are still limited details we can release, we do want to provide a little more clarity on what happened.
On September 10, 2025, the first JCSO deputy was dispatched at 12:24 p.m., shortly after calls began to flood 911. Deputies arrived on scene within 2½ minutes. In that short but critical span, the shooter fired multiple rounds inside the school, injuring one student. The suspect then left the building, crossed the football field, and shot a second student at the corner of S. Olive Road and Buffalo Park Road. Deputies located and confronted the shooter, who then took his own life. We can confirm there was one shooter and approximately 20 rounds fired.
While deputies responded quickly, the actions taken by teachers, staff, and students inside the school undoubtedly saved lives. They relied on the safety protocols and lockdown procedures they have practiced, and those immediate actions made a critical difference.
Historically, most school shootings are over within minutes. Federal studies show many active-shooter events end in five minutes or less. For school shootings specifically, the average is closer to 10–12 minutes. The incident at Evergreen High School lasted nine minutes.
Our hearts are heavy for the two students who were wounded and for the trauma this community will carry long after today. At the same time, we are deeply grateful for the courage and calm shown by Evergreen High School students, teachers, administrators, and staff. Their training, quick thinking, and resilience helped prevent an even greater tragedy.
We appreciate the public’s patience as we conduct a thorough investigation.
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