Denver Public Schools (DPS) announced Thursday that they will be closed Friday for a mental health day in response to a shooting at East High School earlier this week and a data breach earlier this year. The shooting resulted in two faculty members being injured and the shooter, a student, taking his own life. The day is intended to provide resources and support for students and staff to process the events of the past week.
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On Wednesday morning, two staff members at East High School in Denver were shot and wounded by a student, Austin Lyle. Later that day, authorities found an abandoned car belonging to the suspect in a remote mountain area and a body was discovered near the car. Park County Sheriff Tom McGraw believes the body is that of the suspect, though the identity is still being confirmed. The investigation is ongoing and the community is mourning the tragic events.
Two administrators at East High School in Denver, Colorado were seriously injured in a shooting on Wednesday morning. The suspect, a student under a safety plan, fled the school and remains at large. Police have retrieved a weapon from the suspect's home and the search for the suspect is ongoing. The incident highlights the need for increased security measures to ensure the safety of students and staff.
On Wednesday morning, a male student under 18 years of age shot two school administrators at East High School in Denver, Colorado. The student had been under a school safety plan and fled the scene after the shooting. The Denver Police Department is working with other law enforcement agencies to locate the student and is asking for the public’s help in the investigation. The school district has released a statement expressing their sadness and commitment to ensuring the safety of their students and staff.