Shooter killed after opening fire at Oregon elementary school

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A gunman opened fire at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon on Thursday afternoon, injuring multiple people including children before being shot dead.

Multiple people, including children, were injured when a gunman opened fire at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon on Thursday afternoon. The Bend Police Department received an initial report of shots fired into a car near the school around 12:59 p.m. Officers arrived at the scene by 1:02 p.m., approximately two minutes after being alerted to respond to a critical incident.

Seconds after police reached the school, the suspected shooter was killed. Bend Police spokesperson Sheila Miller said at a news conference that it remained unclear who fired the fatal shot. 'We don't have confirmation yet who shot the suspect. It may have been a bystander,' she said. The shooter's identity has not been released.

At least two people were transported to hospital, though their condition was not disclosed. Police confirmed that 'multiple victims' were injured and that children were among them, but the total number of injured or killed has not been fully established.

Silver Rail Elementary School serves kindergarten through fifth grade, with approximately 450 students and 40 staff members. Police conducted a room-by-room evacuation of the building, which was placed under lockdown. Families were directed to a nearby reunification point at Journey Church.

The incident prompted a large emergency response. Hundreds of first responders arrived at the scene, and the FBI announced it was assisting local authorities with the investigation. The school district superintendent Steven Cook said: 'We are stunned and heartbroken by this senseless tragedy. We extend our deepest sympathy to the families and to everyone affected by this violence.'

Senator Jeff Merkley posted on social media: 'My heart is with the Bend community and all of the students and families affected. No one should have to fear violence at school.' The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, with authorities working to establish the gunman's identity and motive.

How it is being reported

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• Who was the gunman who opened fire at Oregon elementary school leaving four dead?Police have said children are among those injured in the shootingIndependent World · 15 Oct, 23:27
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• Two hospitalised after shooting at Oregon elementary school; gunman deadTwo people were hospitalised and the shooter was found dead Thursday after a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, prompting a lockdown as police responded to reports of an active shooter.France 24 · 15 Oct, 22:58
• Multiple children victims as active shooter opens fire at Oregon elementary schoolThe suspected shooter has been shot and killed, according to police. Multiple victims have been confirmed and children are among the victims.The Mirror · 15 Oct, 22:57
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• Suspect in Oregon elementary school shooting 'down' and possibly shot by 'bystander', police sayA horrific shooting has seen children among the 'multiple victims' at an elementary school in Oregon, as the suspect was confirmed to have been shot and killed.Daily Mail · 15 Oct, 22:45
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• ‘Multiple victims’ after gunman opens fire at Oregon elementary school: Shooter deadAuthorities have requested that residents stay away from the elementary school as police continue their work at the sceneIndependent World · 15 Oct, 22:36
• Oregon elementary school on lockdown after active shooter reportAn Oregon elementary school has been put on lockdown after reports of an active shooter.New York Post · 15 Oct, 22:16
• Active shooter reported at elementary school in Oregon mountain town regularly voted America's best place to liveThe Bend Police Department announced on social media that officers are at the scene of Silver Rail Elementary School, and have asked the public to avoid the area.Daily Mail · 15 Oct, 22:08
• Reported shooting at Oregon elementary school prompts police responseThe school district confirmed there was an active shooting incident but did not provide any further details.CBS News · 15 Oct, 22:05
• Active shooter report at Oregon elementary school draws large police responseBend police responded to Silver Rail Elementary School after an active shooter report, directing families to a nearby church for reunification.Fox News · 15 Oct, 21:58

In this story: Silver Rail Elementary School · Bend Police Department · Bend · Oregon · Sheila Miller · Jeff Merkley

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