A student at Evergreen High School in Colorado bravely confronted a gunman during a school shooting on September 10, potentially preventing a larger tragedy. According to the family of the unnamed 14-year-old victim, he and a friend faced the shooter, allowing other students time to escape. The incident left two students critically injured before the 16-year-old suspect turned the gun on himself. Authorities have identified the shooter as Desmond Holly , who was reportedly "radicalized by an extremist network," firing 20 rounds in a nine-minute attack.

The family of the injured student shared a statement through the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, describing their son's courage and the harrowing encounter with the shooter .

"In those terrifying moments, our son showed a level of

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