A juvenile male was shot Tuesday night in a parking lot at Sheridan High School, police said.
The victim who was shot was taken to Denver General Hospital and was in surgery late Tuesday, police said in a news release.
According to the release, reports from witnesses indicated a group of people was in an altercation in the parking lot in front of the high school, 3201 W. Oxford Ave., and a suspect fired at least one round from a handgun, striking the male victim.
The victim, a juvenile, does not attend Sheridan schools, police said.
The news release said there was a volleyball game in progress when the shooting occurred and the school was temporarily placed on lockdown.
Police didn’t release any information about a suspect Tuesday.
SPD is investigating a shooting that occurred at this evening in the parking lot at Sheridan High School. One victim transported with gun shot wound. One suspect at large. Please avoid the area so officers and deputies can work this situation.
— Sheridan Police Dept (@SheridanPolice)
