Children among dead at school shooting in Oregon

Families leave a meeting area following a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School. ( AP Photo: Joe Kline )

At least five people, including three children, have been killed after a shooter opened fire at an elementary school in Oregon on Thursday, local time.

Local authorities arrived at Silver Rail Elementary within minutes, where they found the suspected shooter dead. It is not known who shot the suspect.

Two officials who spoke with the Associated Press said the death toll was preliminary and might change.

Link copied Share Share article Authorities believe at least five people are dead following a shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon.

An official told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity that the death toll was preliminary and could change.

The shooter shot his way through locked doors to gain entry to the school.