Oregon elementary school shooting leaves at least four dead

AI-generated briefing · First published 2026-10-15 23:25:29 UTC

A shooting at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon, left at least four dead, including three children. The suspected shooter is dead.

A shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, left at least four dead, including three children, according to law enforcement statements to CBS and CNN. The suspected shooter is dead. [3]

Bend Police spokesperson Sheila Miller said officers responded to a report of shots fired at 12:59 pm local time and arrived within minutes. The suspect was shot and killed shortly after, possibly by a bystander. At least two people were taken to a hospital, but their conditions are unknown. [1] [2] [3]

FBI Director Kash Patel said the agency is assisting local authorities. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek is monitoring the situation, and Senator Jeff Merkley offered condolences. [3]

Sources

1. At least five feared dead in Oregon elementary school shooting

   France 24 English · 2026-10-15 21:58:33 UTC · Full text

2. 'Multiple victims' at elementary school shooting in US city of Bend, Oregon. Suspected shooter is dead, officials say

   DW English · 2026-10-15 21:59:00 UTC · Full text

3. At least 4, including 3 children, killed in US elementary school shooting

   Al Jazeera · 2026-10-15 22:51:56 UTC · Full text

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