At least 2 hurt, suspect dead after Bend police respond to shooter at Silver Rail Elementary School
A tragic shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, resulted in the deaths of four victims and the shooter. Authorities are currently investigating the incident, which prompted a lockdown and widespread community support.
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This event highlights ongoing concerns regarding school safety and gun violence in the United States.
BEND, Ore. (KPTV) — Five people are dead, including the shooter, after a shooting Thursday at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, police said.
Bend Police Chief said during an afternoon briefing that the first call came from a driver at 12:59 p.m. who said someone with a long rifle had shot at him while he was in his car.
Minutes later, 911 callers reported a shooter inside the school at 61530 Southeast Stone Creek Lane. The school was immediately put on lockdown, the chief said.
Three children, ages 5, 8 and 11, and one teacher were killed, police said. The fifth person dead is the shooter, bringing the total to five. Police said the families of all of those who died have been notified.
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