US EditionEvergreen High School Shooter's Social Media Was 'Filled with White Supremacist Symbolism,' ADL Says
The shooter was radicalized online through white supremacist ideology, highlighting growing risks of extremist influence in school communities, FBI data indicate.
- On September 11, 2025, a 16-year-old student named Desmond Holly opened fire on two classmates at a high school located in the Evergreen area of Colorado before dying from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
- Authorities reported that Desmond’s motives extended beyond personal despair, influenced by his involvement with an online extremist community that promoted white supremacist beliefs and violent content.
- Desmond’s social media showed fascination with mass shootings, white supremacist symbolism, neo-Nazi codes, and he assembled tactical gear before the attack.
- One victim, 18-year-old Matthew Silverstone, remained in serious condition, while the other was reported to be stable despite previously being in critical condition; authorities confirmed that the shooter acted alone and no second assailant was involved.
- Evergreen High School canceled classes for repairs including broken windows and damaged lockers, reflecting national concerns over the spread of extremist violence connected to unchecked white supremacist rhetoric.
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Evergreen High School shooter's social media was 'filled with white supremacist symbolism,' ADL says
The 16-year-old boy who shot two of his fellow students at Evergreen High School in Colorado on Sept. 10 appeared to hint at his plans on social media just hours before the shooting took place, according to research from the Anti-Defamation LeagueThe anti-hate and anti-extremism organization's Center for Extremism said the teen was also active on a violent gore forum website that has been tied to at least two other school shooting suspects.Autho…
FBI was tipped off months before Evergreen High School shooting: Report
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) alerted the FBI in July about troubling social media posts that have since been tied to the Evergreen High School shooter. The information, however, did not include the suspect’s identity or location, according to law enforcement sources familiar with the case. The ADL is a watchdog group that tracks hate speech and extremist activity online. The tip they provided to the FBI reported disturbing online discussions…
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