Police say shots fired in “unstable situation” at Colorado high school

At least two people are believed to have been hurt in a shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch Tuesday afternoon. Douglas County Sheriff’s deputies have responded to the charter school at Ridgeline Boulevard and Plaza Drive.

The school district confirms STEM School Highlands Ranch is on lockdown and other schools in Highlands Ranch are on lockout.

Police described the situation as “unstable” in a tweet that went out just after 2 p.m.

Officials ask that the public to avoid the area.

According to the website for STEM School Highlands Ranch, the school is described as an “innovative, free, public, charter learning community.” The school educates children K-12 grades. The school is considered a “think tank and learning lab” for creativity.

The school is located approximately 8 miles from Columbine High School in neighboring Jefferson County.