Oregon school shooting: 3 children, 1 teacher killed, 16-year-old suspect killed by community member
Police, officials provide update after Oregon shooting
Three children and one adult were killed after a shooting at an Oregon elementary school on Thursday, according to multiple reports. Earlier on Thursday, the Bend Police Department shared on social media that there was a large police presence at Silver Rail Elementary School located at 61530 Southeast Stone Creek Lane. According to police, 3 children ages 5, 8 and 11 and a teacher were killed during the school shooting. Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz has now said that a community member had pursed the suspect into the school and shot him.
Three children and one adult were killed after a shooting at an Oregon elementary school on Thursday, according to multiple reports.
What we know:
The three children who were killed were 5, 8 and 11 years old. The adult victim was a teacher.
At least two victims, a 7-year-old student and 54-year-old teacher, were transported to nearby hospitals with critical injuries.
The alleged suspect, identified as a 16-year-old Bend resident, was shot and killed by a community member who saw the suspect enter the school. The person pursused the suspect into the school and shot them, police said during a news conference.
Timeline:
At about 12:59 p.m. local time on Thursday, a person reported being shot at while inside their car outside Silver Rail Elementary School. In the minutes following, dispatch received multiple 911 calls about the shooter entering the school.
Officers arrived at the scene at about 1:02 p.m. The suspect was shot and killed inside the school, police said.
The suspect had forced their way into the school by shooting at the locked doors, and gained entry.
Earlier on Thursday, the Bend Police Department shared on its X account that there was a large police presence at the school located at 61530 Southeast Stone Creek Lane.
The public was asked to avoid the area at this time.
Reunification for families was established at Journey Church located at 61303 S. Highway 97 near Goodwill and Dairy Queen.
What they're saying:
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek shared on X that she was closely monitoring the situation.
"We are stunned and heartbroken by this senseless tragedy," Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook. "We extend our deepest sympathy to the families and to everyone affected by this violence. No words can adequately express the grief our community is experiencing. Our immediate priorities are caring for our students and staff and assisting law enforcement and emergency responders."
What we don't know:
The identity of the victims and the suspect were not immediately shared.
Local perspective:
A vigil was planned for Thursday evening following the tragedy.
What's next:
Another news conference is planned for Friday afternoon, officials said.
The Source: Information for this article was taken from the Bend Police Department website and social media accounts and FOX News reporting. This story was reported from San Jose.