EVERGREEN, Colorado - A student at Evergreen High School shot two of his peers Wednesday near Denver before shooting himself and later dying, authorities said.

Colorado school shooting: What we know so far

What we know:

Shortly after 1 p.m. MST on Wednesday, Jefferson County authorities confirmed a shooting at Evergreen High School , a school about 40 minutes southwest of Denver.

Authorities responded to the scene a few minutes after they were alerted about the shooting, and the alleged shooter was found shortly after their arrival.

According to the county sheriff's office, shootings happened inside and outside the school building.

The Associated Press reports a student shot two of his peers. Authorities shared on X that the suspect suffered a "self-inflicted gunshot wound."

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