who was desmond holly

Desmond Holly was a 16-year-old student who was the suspect in a school shooting at Evergreen High School in Colorado in September 2025. He shot and critically injured two fellow students before dying from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities stated that Desmond Holly had been "radicalized by an extremist network," and investigations revealed that he carried a revolver, fired multiple times, and reloaded during the attack. His online activity included references to mass shootings, antisemitic content, and white supremacist symbols. Holly had shared disturbing videos and wore attire resembling that of a Columbine High School shooter shortly before the incident. He was described by classmates as quiet and shy, not overtly troubled or suspicious before the attack.