16-Year-Old Radicalized Shooter Critically Injures Two at Colorado High School

A 16-year-old student named Desmond Holly opened fire at Evergreen High School in Jefferson County, Colorado, critically injuring two classmates before fatally shooting himself. Authorities revealed that Holly had been radicalized by an extremist network, though details about the nature of this radicalization and his specific motive remain under investigation. He fired multiple rounds from a revolver, repeatedly reloading as he searched for targets, with one victim shot inside the school and another outside. School lockdown procedures prevented further injuries, and surveillance footage is being reviewed to understand Holly's movements during the attack. The two victims remain in critical condition, with one identified as 18-year-old Matthew Silverstone, whose family has requested privacy during his recovery. Officials are investigating how Holly obtained the firearm and whether his parents might face criminal charges for allowing him access to the weapon, while the school resource officers were reportedly not present during the shooting due to medical leave and other assignments.