Evergreen High School Shooter Radicalized, Injures Two Students in Colorado

Desmond Holly, a 16-year-old student at Evergreen High School in Colorado, opened fire on campus and a nearby street before taking his own life in a shooting that wounded two students. Authorities revealed that Holly had been radicalized by an extremist network, though details about this radicalization and his motive remain under investigation. The shooter used a revolver, firing and repeatedly reloading as he attempted to find new targets but was thwarted by locked doors and school lockdown measures. The school's full-time resource officer was on medical leave, and the part-time officer present left the campus prior to the shooting to respond to another incident. One victim remains in critical condition while the other is stable, and investigators are examining the extent of Holly's planning, including his ammunition supply and whether his parents bear any responsibility. The incident has deeply affected the community and sparked renewed focus on student safety in Jefferson County, which is also home to the 1999 Columbine High School shooting.