Shooter dead, no victims found after Evergreen shooting at shopping center
A man is dead from a self-inflicted gunshot after opening fire at a shopping center in Evergreen, Colorado, on Thursday evening. Deputies reported no known victims as they conducted building-by-building searches and secured nearby roads while the investigation continued into the night.
What happened
Calls to 911 began around 7:00 p.m. ET, with people in the area reporting the sound of gunfire at a shopping center on Ellingwood Trail. Responding deputies found shattered glass and physical evidence indicating shots had been fired. Investigators are working to determine precisely where the gunfire originated and whether the shooter was inside or outside when rounds were discharged.
Early information from the scene indicated a rapid sequence of events: an initial wave of emergency calls, a swift law enforcement response, and immediate efforts to secure the shopping center and surrounding businesses. As of late evening, there were no confirmed gunshot victims located at the site.
Large police response and road closures
Law enforcement staged a significant response in the commercial district near Bergen Park, focusing on the area around Ellingwood Trail and Colorado 74. For public safety, westbound Colorado 74 was closed between Old Highway 74 and Squaw Pass Road while deputies and supporting agencies established perimeters and cleared buildings. Drivers were urged to avoid the corridor and anticipate extended delays as the scene remained active.
Businesses in and around the shopping center were methodically checked as teams moved through storefronts and common areas. The goal was to ensure there were no additional threats, verify that no bystanders had been injured, and preserve evidence for the ongoing investigation.
Shooter found dead; no known injuries
Deputies located the suspected shooter at the scene, where he was pronounced dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. His identity had not been released as of Thursday night, pending formal identification and notification of next of kin. Authorities emphasized that there were no known injuries beyond the shooter, though building sweeps and follow-up checks continued to rule out the possibility of anyone having left the area before first responders arrived.
Medical units were staged nearby throughout the incident, prepared to assist if any additional casualties were discovered during the clearing process. By late evening, officials maintained that no victims had been found.
Focus of the investigation
Investigators are examining several key questions: the exact path of the shooter through the shopping center, the number of rounds fired, the locations where rounds struck, and any potential motive. Forensic teams documented shattered glass and other ballistic evidence while canvassing for shell casings and projectile impacts. Surveillance footage from nearby businesses is expected to play a central role in reconstructing the timeline and movements at the scene.
Detectives are also working to establish the shooter’s identity, background, and potential connections to the shopping center or surrounding area. Interviews with witnesses, store employees, and nearby residents remained underway into the night.
Guidance for residents and businesses
Residents were asked to steer clear of the affected area to allow investigators to complete their work safely and efficiently. Those who were in or near the shopping center at the time of the gunfire and who have not yet spoken with authorities are encouraged to come forward with any details, including video captured on phones or vehicle dash cameras.
While traffic impacts eased as the evening progressed, intermittent closures and detours could persist as evidence collection continues. Nearby businesses may see adjusted hours or temporary access restrictions until the scene is fully processed and released.
What’s next
Authorities plan to release additional updates once the shooter has been identified and next of kin have been notified, and after preliminary findings help clarify the path of the gunfire and the sequence of events. With no apparent victims found on site and no broader threat identified after extensive clearing operations, officials signaled that the incident appears contained to the initial location.
Further information is expected once investigators review surveillance footage, complete interviews, and analyze evidence recovered at the shopping center.
