Denver police identify 17-year-old student accused of shooting two high school administrators

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Two faculty members shot at Denver high school

Police in Colorado are searching for the student suspect who they believe left the scene.

A manhunt is underway in Denver for 17-year-old East High School student Austin Lyle, who allegedly shot two school administrators on Wednesday morning while being patted down during a daily search. 

Denver police described Lyle as a Black male about 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighing approximately 150 pounds. He was last seen wearing a green hoodie. 

His vehicle, a 2005 red Volvo XC90, was located southwest of Denver in Park County on Wednesday afternoon, police said. 

Austin Lyle, 17, is wanted for attempted homicide after allegedly shooting two high school administrators on Wednesday morning in Denver.  (Denver Police Department)

Police are offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to the apprehension of Lyle, who allegedly opened fire around 9:50 a.m. on Wednesday before fleeing school grounds. 

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Both of the school administrators were transported to a local hospital for treatment. One of them was in stable condition and the other was critically wounded. 

Austin Lyle's 2005 red Volvo XC90 was located southwest of Denver in Park County.  (Denver Police Department)

The shooting happened around 9:50 a.m. in a school office during a daily search that was part of a "safety plan" Lyle had previously agreed to in order to attend school, officials said. Police have not located the handgun Lyle allegedly used. 

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Anyone with information about Lyle's whereabouts can reach Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. 

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