Denver High School Active Shooter Reports

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There were reports of an active shooter at Denver East High School in Denver, Colorado on the morning of March 22, 2023 Denver police confirmed that there are two adult victims after a shooting.

According to the Denver Postthe victims are “two adult faculty members”. Their terms and names have not been made public. The suspect’s name, age and motive were also not released.

That’s what the Denver police wrote on Twitter, “ALERT: #DPD responds to shooting at East High School. Unknown number of casualties at this time. Investigators are working to gather information, expect a large police presence in the area. Updates will be posted to this thread as they become available. #Denver.”

Police then responded in writing: “UPDATE: At this time, two adult victims have been located and taken to area hospitals. The suspect is believed to be no longer at the scene and investigators are working to gather additional information.”

Here’s what you need to know:

Denver East High School has been locked down, school district says

Public Schools in Denver wrote on Twitter that Denver East High School was on lockdown. “UPDATE: EAST HIGH SCHOOL LOCKDOWN,” the district wrote.

“All the students are in their third period classrooms. We’re working on a release plan for the students. Further information follows.”

The district tweeted: “We will make a controlled release as soon as DPD allows it. Parents can pick up their children @ 17th & Esplanade. Students who drove will be escorted to their cars in the parking lot and allowed to leave. Students riding the bus will be detained until their bus arrives.”

The ATF tweeted, “BREAKING: ATF is at the scene of a reported shooting at East High School in Denver, Colorado. Please direct all media inquiries to @DenverPolice.”

A woman tweeted, “My brother is currently in lockdown due to a school shooting in Denver. He is a full-time substitute teacher at East High School. I’m so crazy.” She shared text messages that he was locked in a classroom.

Denver students recently protested against gun violence

According to Denver 7, Denver students recently protested against gun violence.

A 16-year-old student was “killed in a shooting near the school on February 13,” the TV network reported, adding, “Students said lockdown exercises have become a routine part of school life.”

After the February shooting, students “attended a Denver City Council meeting to call for action on gun violence and school safety,” Denver 7 reported.

A photo showed High school crime scene tape on March 22, 2023.