The 17-year-old suspect fled and his vehicle was later found in a remote mountain area about 50 miles southwest of Denver, but he remained at large. A shelter-in-place order was issued by authorities around the small town of Bailey, in Park County.
Police were searching for Austin Lyle for attempted homicide. The gun used in the shooting was not immediately recovered, Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas said. One of the wounded administrators was released from the hospital Wednesday afternoon and the second remained in serious condition, said Heather Burke, a spokesperson for Denver Health hospital.
“I am willing to accept the consequences of my actions,” he wrote. “I am the leader of this district who is charged with keeping our scholars and staff safe every day.” Lyle transferred to East High School after being disciplined and removed from a high school in nearby Aurora last school year because of violations of school policies, Cherry Creek School District spokesperson Lauren Snell. She declined to specify the violations.Marrero said safety plans for students are enacted in response to “past educational and also behavioral experiences,” adding that it’s a common practice throughout Colorado’s public schools.
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