Key takeaways:
- A male student under 18 years of age shot two school administrators at East High School in Denver, Colorado.
- A handgun was retrieved during a school safety plan search and several shots were fired in an office area.
- The Denver Police Department is working with other law enforcement agencies to locate the student and is asking for the public’s help in locating the suspect.
On Wednesday morning, a shooting occurred at East High School in Denver, Colorado. According to Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas, a male student under 18 years of age shot two school administrators. The student had been under a school safety plan in which he was patted down each day.
During the search, a handgun was retrieved and several shots were fired in an office area in the front of the school, away from other students and staff. One faculty member is in stable condition, and the other is in critical condition.
The student fled the scene after the shooting, and police are currently searching for him. The Denver Police Department is working with other law enforcement agencies to locate the student.
The school district has released a statement saying that they are “deeply saddened by this incident” and that they are “working to ensure the safety of our students and staff.” They have also asked anyone with information about the shooting to contact the police.
This incident is an unfortunate reminder of the need for increased school safety measures. The Denver Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident and is asking for the public’s help in locating the suspect.
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