A 16-year-old male opened fire at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, killing three children and one teacher before being shot by a bystander. The incident occurred shortly before 1 pm, according to law enforcement sources.
The suspect, identified as a local teenager, was found dead at the scene when police arrived. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether the bystander who intervened was a parent or another individual. Multiple reports indicate the shooter was pursued into the school by a person who fired at him, ending the rampage within minutes.
This is the second known school shooting in Oregon this year. The victims included a five-year-old child, an eight-year-old, an 11-year-old, and a teacher. A makeshift memorial was set up outside the school by local residents. Police have not released the identity of the shooter or the bystander, but they are investigating the incident as a targeted attack.
The school remains under police control, with access restricted to authorized personnel. The community is in mourning, with families of the victims expressing deep grief. No further details have been provided about the motive or the background of the shooter.
