One of the two young victims injured in a shooting at a Colorado high school on Wednesday has been publicly identified by authorities.

Matthew Silverstone, 18, was shot and wounded when 16-year-old Desmond Holly opened fire at Evergreen High School before turning the gun on himself and later dying at the hospital, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office announced in a Facebook post Thursday evening. 3

The teen’s family asked for privacy as he recovers.

“The family appreciates the community’s concern and support, but as we remain focused on our loved one’s recovery, we respectfully request privacy as we continue to heal and navigate the road ahead,” Silverstone’s family said in a statement shared by police.

Police also released an adorable picture of Silverstone smiling in a to

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