US: 1 dead, 7 students injured in Denver school shooting, 2 suspects in custody
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Denver [USA]: One student died and seven more critically injured in a shooting at a school in suburban Denver in US state of Colorado on Tuesday. Critically injured students were shifted to area hospitals. Two male suspects - an adult and a juvenile - have been taken into custody, authorities said. The shooting started around 2 pm in STEM School Highlands Ranch which has over 1,800 students, said reports. The shooters walked inside premises and "got deep inside the school," engaging students in two separate locations, Sheriff Spurlock said at a media brief, reported CNN. Working with DA to get search warrants for suspect car at school and suspects' homes. Sheriff states suspects are students of STEM and were confronted by DCSO right away. This quick response helped save lives, says Spurlock. Will update here when have more info to release," DC Sheriff`s Office further tweeted. The process of uniting students with parents are underway, added authorities. "If you are a host family of foreign exchange student from STEM, please respond to Target Store on Sgt John Stiles Bld in Highlands Ranch to reunify with your student," DC Sheriff`s Office said.