Shooting at Evergreen High School in Colorado leaves several people critically hurt

At least three students were wounded Wednesday in a shooting at a high school in the Denver metro area.

According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting took place just after noon at Evergreen High School. The school is located at 29300 Buffalo Park Rd. in Evergreen, which is 28 miles southwest of Denver.

JeffCo emergency communications said there are reports of “an active assailant in the area of Evergreen High School.” The sheriff’s office said at least two students have been shot. St. Anthony’s Hospital in Lakewood said there are three students at the hospital in critical condition.

It’s still an active scene, and authorities asked those with students at the school not to go directly to the school at this time. Nearby, Wilmot Elementary School was also placed on lockdown just after 1:50 p.m.

A teacher told CBS Colorado that they are on lockdown with some students inside a room in the school.

The school district provided an update around 1:30 p.m. that a reunification center will be located at Bergen Meadow Elementary School, located at 1928 S Hiwan Dr.

As of 1:45 p.m., students could be seen exiting the school single file.

Gov. Jared Polis released a statement Wednesday, saying, “I am closely monitoring the situation at Evergreen High School, and am getting live updates. State Troopers are supporting local law enforcement in responding to this situation. Students should be able to attend school safely and without fear across our state and nation. We are all praying for the victims and the entire community.”

This is a developing story; more information will be provided as it becomes available.