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Evergreen Clinic Shooting: Gunman Identified as 62-Year-Old Lance Black, No Injuries

Investigators identified 62-year-old Lance Black as the gunman who fired roughly 19 rounds before taking his own life.

Overview

  • Deputies responded to multiple 911 reports around 4:23 p.m. Thursday at the CommonSpirit Primary Care office at 32214 Ellingwood Trail in Evergreen.
  • Officers entered within about five minutes, observed blown-out windows, and tried to de-escalate before the suspect fatally shot himself.
  • Investigators say Black used a shotgun and fired approximately 19 rounds into equipment, doors, walls, and computers inside the clinic.
  • Authorities state he acted alone and found no additional threats, with only one stray round entering a vacant neighboring office.
  • The shopping area was evacuated, Highway 74 was restricted, ATF agents with a K-9 assisted on scene, and hospitals were placed on alert as a precaution.