Denver, Colo., Sep 10, 2025 /
20:14 pm
At least three teenagers, including the suspected shooter, are in critical condition after a shooting at Evergreen High School in Jefferson County, Colorado, on Wednesday.
One of the three students who has been hospitalized is the suspected shooter, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s office confirmed in a post. The students are being treated at CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado.
The shooting took place at midday about 30 miles southwest of Denver at a high school of 900 students. Hundreds of law enforcement rushed to the scene. The school has since been cleared by law enforcement and there is no longer an ongoing threat, according to local police.
“My heart is with the students, parents, and teachers at Evergreen High School. Today, we grieve for those critically shot and those left frightened and shaken,” Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver said in a statement.
“We are grateful for the swift response of law enforcement on the scene, whose courage brought calm amid chaos, and for the doctors and medical teams working tirelessly to care for the injured,” he continued. “The victims have been taken to St. Anthony’s Hospital, a Catholic hospital, where they are receiving compassionate care.”
“To our young people, know that Jesus is near you, hears your cries, and his mother Mary holds you close,” Aquila said. “To hurting families, the Church is with you, and we lift you and your children up in prayer.”
“May Christ bring comfort to your hearts and may Mary at the foot of the cross wrap you in her tender care,” he said.
The nearby parish, Christ the King Parish, is offering ministry for students, families, and staff amid the tragic event, according to the archdiocese.
A team of deacons “trained to serve in disasters and critical incidents” has also been put on alert.
“These deacons, who have partnered with the American Red Cross in past crises, stand ready to offer pastoral outreach and guidance should they be needed at the hospital or school,” read a statement from the archdiocese.
“Students should be able to attend school safely and without fear across our state and nation,” Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said in a statement. “We are all praying for the victims and the entire community.”
FBI Director Kash Patel posted about the tragedy, saying that the FBI was “on the scene and in full support of local authorities to ensure everyone’s safety.”
This is at least the seventh school shooting in Colorado since the 1999 Columbine High School shooting.
The shooting took place within hours of the shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk at a rally at Utah Valley University.
“In addition to praying for Charlie Kirk, please also pray for my hometown Evergreen, Colorado, where there is a school shooting and at least two students have been shot,” said Catholic commentator and Daily Wire show host Isabel Brown.
This is a developing story.
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Kate Quiñones is a staff writer for Catholic News Agency and a fellow of the College Fix. She has been published by the Wall Street Journal, the Denver Catholic Register, and CatholicVote, and she graduated from Hillsdale College. She lives in Colorado with her husband.
