ICYMI: On Senate Floor, Bennet Condemns Evergreen High School Shooting and Honors Victims and First Responders

Sep 17, 2025| Press Releases

Video of Bennet's Full Remarks Available HERE

Washington, D.C. - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet spoke on the Senate floor to condemn last week's horrific shooting at Evergreen High School. Bennet addressed the need to build a country without senseless gun violence and honored the victims, their families, and the Jefferson County first responders who arrived at the scene of the attack within two minutes.

"Mr. President, last Wednesday, the uniquely American tragedy of gun violence struck Colorado yet again," said Bennet. "At Evergreen High School in Jefferson County, a 16-year-old shot and injured two students and an administrator.

"Tonight, these three victims are still recovering, and their classmates, and teachers, and families are still reeling. Every elementary and middle school in the state is wondering whether they might be next.

"It has been 26 years since the Columbine tragedy, 26 years since two gunmen murdered 13 students and a teacher and left many others physically and mentally wounded for life.

"Since that day, Jefferson County, Colorado, has done what no community should ever have to do. They have built some of the strongest systems in the nation to prepare for and respond to mass shootings at their schools.

"At Evergreen, Mr. President, teachers acted so quickly that when the shooter tried door after door, looking for students and teachers, he couldn't reach a single classroom. Law enforcement arrived on the scene in under two minutes and located the shooter in fewer than five.

"Every single one of them should be grateful to every teacher, administrator, first responder, and student who acted with courage at Evergreen High School. Their bravery saved countless lives, and they now stand as a national example of how to respond to one of these terrible situations.

"Mr. President, it shouldn't ever have to be this way."