Active shooter incident reported on Ellingwood Trail in Evergreen, Colorado
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An “active shooter incident” sparked a large police response in north Evergreen on Thursday night and sheriff’s officials said one person was dead after shooting themselves.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office reported the shooting in the 32000 block of Ellingwood Trail at 5:14 p.m. and said there were “no known victims” as of 5:25 p.m.
Sheriff’s officials on social media said the shooter was “down” after shooting themselves, and sheriff’s office spokesperson Jacki Kelley told Denver7 the shooter was found dead at the scene.
Evergreen Park and Recreation District said Buchanan Park Recreation Center, which is in the area, will be closed Thursday night through Friday. The rec center said they expect to reopen Saturday.
There’s a large law enforcement presence in the area of Ellingwood Trail between Highway 74 and Bergen Parkway. Residents are asked to avoid the area.
