Four Dead, Including Three Children, in Oregon Elementary School Shooting
At Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, a shooting incident has resulted in the deaths of at least four people, including three children. Authorities report that the shooter was also killed at the scene, though it has not yet been confirmed whether the shooter is included among the deceased. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is assisting with the investigation, while Oregon Governor Tina Kotek is closely monitoring the situation.
On October 17, in the northwestern U.S. state of Oregon, a shooting at an elementary school in Bend left at least four dead, including three children. According to CBS and CNN, the shooting occurred on Thursday at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, approximately 160 kilometers southeast of Portland. Officials confirmed that the shooter was killed at the scene, but it remains unclear if the initial death count includes the shooter.
Sheila Miller, Communications Manager for the Bend Police Department, stated that police received a report of a shooting in a vehicle outside the school at 12:59 p.m. local time on Thursday. Officers arrived at the scene within minutes. The suspect was killed shortly after, but Miller was unsure whether the suspect was shot by the police or died by other means. “We are currently clearing classrooms and ensuring everyone is evacuated safely,” Miller said. “We hope an incident like this never happens in Bend. This is a very tragic event.”
The number of injured and their conditions have not yet been disclosed. FBI Director Kash Patel shared on social media that federal agents are supporting local police at the scene, providing all necessary resources. Governor Tina Kotek has also stated that she is closely observing developments. Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley expressed sorrow over the tragedy and conveyed his condolences to the affected students and families. “My sympathy goes out to the community of Bend and all the students and families impacted by this event. No one should have to live in fear of violence in their school,” he wrote on social media platform X. Security officials affirm that the investigation is ongoing.