A shooting at a Colorado high school left at least two students wounded and prompted a police response and a temporary lockdown, authorities said. Law enforcement officers secured the campus and began an investigation, but officials did not immediately provide details on the suspect, motive or the victims' conditions.
Local police and school officials said the injured students were taken to area hospitals for treatment. Authorities have not released the names of those wounded or the extent of their injuries, and they asked anyone with information about the incident to contact investigators. Officials also said no further details were available as the situation remained under active review.
School district officials issued a brief statement saying they were cooperating with law enforcement and working to notify families. The statement said that counselors and support services would be made available to students and staff affected by the incident. Classes were disrupted while authorities secured the scene and accounted for students and personnel.
Police established a perimeter and conducted searches on campus before permitting controlled reentry or dismissal, according to officials. Investigators collected evidence and interviewed witnesses as part of the early stages of the probe. No arrests had been announced publicly in the hours after the shooting.
The incident comes amid ongoing concerns about gun violence at schools nationwide. Local and state officials routinely emphasize the need for timely communication and coordinated emergency responses when such events occur. School districts often review lockdown procedures and safety protocols following on-campus shootings to address any gaps identified during the response.
Authorities said they would release additional information when it becomes available and reiterated a request for anyone who saw the shooting or who has video or other information to contact the investigating agency. The name of the high school and the exact location within Colorado were not disclosed in initial police communications.
As the investigation continues, district officials said they would provide updates to parents and the community and that support services would remain available for students and staff affected by the shooting.