EVERGREEN, Colo. — The shock hadn't worn off Thursday morning after the shooting at Evergreen High School on Wednesday, that injured two students. Investigators said the shooter turned the gun on himself and died. A fourth person may have gone to the hospital as well.
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office deputies still had access to the school blocked off Thursday morning, and the parking lots were full of cars left behind after the shooting.
That's when Denver7 met Abby Sommers, who was trying to figure out when she could get her car back.
She started talking about how she was still in shock.
"It doesn't feel real that it happened even this morning," Sommers said.
Sommers, a junior at Evergreen High School, said she had just left campus before the shooting happened but has been hearing about what other students endured when they first heard the gunfire.
When we asked her what it's going to take to feel safe and better about returning to class, she had this to share.
"It's definitely gonna be weird, walking back in and I'm not sure. I just feel like we need better security," Sommers said.
Another friend nearby shared the same sentiment.
Sommers said there is security at the school but would like to see a bigger focus on big-picture issues like a student bringing a gun to school versus smaller infractions.
She also talked about how there is support for mental health now but thinks there could be more.
Resources are opening up for the community. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Victim Services Unit will operate a resource and information center at Bergen Meadow Elementary School on Thursday and Friday.
Denver7 asked Jeffco Public Schools if they are taking a closer look at the security protocols and mental health resources after the shooting and we are waiting to hear back and will update you as soon as possible.
Denver7 will continue following this incident and provide updates as we learn more. You can visit denver7.com for the latest information. To read our previous coverage, visit the articles below:
- Evergreen High School student dies after shooting two peers and himself
- Law enforcement conducts search of Evergreen High School shooter's home | Denver7 Investigates
- Jeffco Public Schools cancels Thursday classes for Evergreen, Conifer schools following shooting
- ‘Just loud pops’: Students, parents describe Evergreen High School shooting
- 'Keep running!': Ring doorbell camera captures students fleeing from Evergreen High School shooting
- Colorado lawmakers respond to Evergreen High School shooting. Here's what they had to say.
