Statement on Shooting at Evergreen High School

(September 10, 2025) We are deeply saddened by the tragic events that occurred today at Evergreen High School. Our hearts go out to the victims, their families, and the entire school community. We are committed to providing education about gun violence prevention resources and promoting research regarding causes of, and evidence-based responses to, gun violence. Anyone with questions regarding the specifics surrounding this tragedy should contact the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department.

About the Office of Gun Violence Prevention

The Office of Gun Violence Prevention coordinates and promotes effective strategies to reduce gun violence in our state. 

Created by HB21- 1299, the office will:

1. Conduct public awareness campaigns to educate about state and federal laws and existing resources relating to gun violence prevention.

• Let's Talk Guns Colorado. (Let's Talk Guns Colorado website)

2. Administer a grant program (subject to available money) for organizations to conduct community-based gun violence intervention initiatives focused on interrupting cycles of gun violence, trauma, and retaliation that are evidence-informed and have demonstrated promise at reducing gun violence without contributing to mass incarceration.

• Gun Violence Prevention Grant Program. (webpage)

3. Create and maintain a resource bank as a repository for data, research, and statistical information regarding gun violence in Colorado. 

• Colorado Gun Violence Prevention Resource Bank. (CDPHE website)

Statewide Public Awareness Campaign

The Office of Gun Violence Prevention has launched a statewide education and awareness campaign to help reduce gun violence and promote firearm safety across the state. 

The new “Let’s Talk Guns, Colorado” campaign is intended to increase awareness and understanding among Coloradans about state and federal laws and existing resources relating to gun violence prevention. Campaign topics include a range of gun safety laws and best practices related to the safe storage of firearms, how to report a lost or stolen firearm, and how to request an extreme risk protection order. The campaign will also include information on how people can access mental health and substance use treatment and support, including suicide prevention services.

For more information about the “Let’s Talk Guns, Colorado” campaign visit www.LetsTalkGunsColorado.com (English) or www.ColoradoHablemosdeArmas.com (En Español).

Collaboration

The Office of Gun Violence Prevention will collaborate closely with multiple CDPHE programs, including the Office of Suicide Prevention, the Office of Health Equity, and the Center for Health and Environmental Data (CHED). The office will also collaborate with the Departments of Education, Human Services (including the Office of Behavioral Health and the Behavioral Health Administration), Public Safety, and the Office of the Attorney General. There will also be coordination with the Department of Military and Veteran Affairs, and the Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative at the University of Colorado.