Emergency crews rushed to an active shooter situation early Friday in Evergreen, Colorado, in the 32000 block of Ellingwood Trail near Buchanan Park. Jefferson County deputies reported that the shooter was found down from a self-inflicted gunshot, and officials have not yet released any information about possible victims. Media outlets have been directed to stage at the RTD park-and-ride near Bergen Parkway and Evergreen Parkway.
In a brief public update, FBI Denver said it was “aware of the situation in Evergreen, Colo.” and that it had personnel “ready to assist our partners @JeffcoSheriffCo if requested.” The post also shared a Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office update stating that deputies were working on an active shooter incident in the 32000 block of Ellingwood Trail in Evergreen,” and that “the shooter is down by a self-inflicted gunshot,” while information about any victims remained unknown.
Officials and the Scene
The rapid coordination between federal and county authorities comes as Evergreen is still reeling from last September’s attack at Evergreen High School, which wounded students and triggered a multi-agency investigation with FBI involvement, as reported by Denver7. That earlier shooting also ended when the suspect died of a self-inflicted wound, highlighting why local officials sometimes call in federal forensic and investigative backup.
What We Know and What Remains Unknown
Investigators remain on scene, and authorities have not released the shooter’s name, any potential victim identities, or a possible motive. Federal officials have stressed that the FBI’s Denver field office is monitoring the situation and is prepared to assist if requested, while the sheriff’s office has reiterated that media should stage at the RTD lot near Bergen Parkway and Evergreen Parkway. Officials say more confirmed details will be released through official channels as the scene is processed and the investigation develops.
