The Park County Coroner says that the Denver East High School shooting suspect died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.   

The determination was part of the coroner’s preliminary autopsy report, which was released yesterday afternoon.  

The shooting suspect, 17-year-old Austin Lyle, is accused of bringing a gun to school and shooting two administrators Wednesday morning. One administrator was released from the hospital Wednesday afternoon, the other remains in serious condition.   

After the shooting, Lyle left the school in a red Volvo which was found outside Bailey late Wednesday afternoon. His body was found in the woods near the car several hours later.   

Reports that Lyle was traveling south on Highway 285 after the shooting prompted the Buena Vista School system to move to “Secure” status on Wednesday, Mar. 22nd.

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Danny “Dan R” Ridenour has been in radio and television broadcasting for over 40 years, starting as a senior in high school in Rogers, Arkansas. His radio career has had stops in Nashville, Memphis, Oklahoma, and eventually, Colorado. Dan enjoys being involved in the community, having been a member of the Upper Arkansas Service Club and is currently on the board of directors for the Salida Community Center and is a member of the Chaffee County Fair Committee. He and his wife Carrie spend their days doing everything the mountains have to offer: hiking, camping, fishing and skiing. They've raised 3 children and have 2 grandchildren.

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