Evergreen High School Students Confront Shooter in Deadly Attack

During the September 10 school shooting at Evergreen High School in Colorado, a 14-year-old student confronted the 16-year-old shooter face-to-face before any lockdown or alarms were initiated, an act of bravery that likely allowed other students time to flee. Despite being shot at close range, the student managed to run from the school, alert classmates about the shooter, and reach a nearby recreation center where he received critical first aid. The student has undergone multiple surgeries and communicated through writing, expressing concern for his family, friends, and fellow victim Matthew Silverstone, who remains in critical condition. Both victims bravely confronted the assailant, with Silverstone wrestling the shooter outside the school before being shot. The family of the 14-year-old emphasized the need for adults to take meaningful action to prevent such tragedies and called for lasting change. Donations were encouraged to support Silverstone's recovery, highlighting the emotional and physical challenges faced by the victims and their families.