Student opens fire at Evergreen High, two wounded, shooter dead

A student opened fire at Evergreen High School shortly before 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, wounding two classmates before shooting himself, authorities said. The suspected shooter, identified Thursday as 16-year-old Desmond Holly, died of self-inflicted wounds at CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood after being transported from the Jefferson County school, officials said.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said a 911 call reporting an active shooter came in at about 12:24 p.m., prompting a response by hundreds of law enforcement officers. Deputies arrived on scene within minutes, Sheriff Reggie Marinelli said. Investigators found evidence that shots had been fired in multiple locations both inside and outside the school, and officers said they did not fire at the suspect.

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Jacki Kelley said the suspect used a revolver during the attack and that investigators were examining the suspect’s locker, vehicle, home and social media accounts to determine a motive. The FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are assisting with the probe, officials said.

One of the students injured in the shooting was publicly...