At least seven students have been injured following a shooting at the STEM School Highlands Ranch, in Highlands Ranch, Colo., on Tuesday.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office tweeted that “7 possibly 8 students have been injured,” two shooters are in custody, and SWAT teams are still in the process of clearing out the school.
#stemshooting 7 possibly 8 students have been injured. Two shooters in custody. SWAT still clearing school. Students being bused to Northridge Rec Center. Parents please have patience with reunification process.
— DC Sheriff (@dcsheriff) May 7, 2019
There is a possibility of a third shooter, according to 9News Denver.
UPDATE:
-2 suspects in custody, possibly a third on the loose.
-“Multiple” students hurt.
-This is still an active situation.
-Police asking parents not to go near the school. They won’t be able to get near the building.
-Some wounded students still on scene, will be transported https://t.co/GSjG05GTK5— 9NEWS Denver (@9NEWS) May 7, 2019
7 confirmed injuries in shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch, possibly 8. We don’t know ages or conditions.
Undersheriff says “quite a few” shots fired.
Still looking for another suspect, just in case.
Some students still in the school. Currently evacuating elementary kids
— 9NEWS Denver (@9NEWS) May 7, 2019
This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
