Oregon shooting victims: three boys and female teacher killed at elementary school
A 16-year-old shooter killed four people, including three children and a teacher, at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon. The shooter was subsequently killed by a bystander, and authorities are currently investigating the tragedy.
Why it matters
This event adds to the ongoing national debate regarding school safety and gun violence in the United States.
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Authorities are investigating a shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon , where a 16-year-old shooter killed four people before being shot dead by a bystander.
The shooting took place on Thursday afternoon at Silver Rail elementary school, about 125 miles (200km) south-east of Portland.
Here is what we know so far about the four victims, including three children aged five, eight and 11, and a 25-year old teacher, as well as the two people injured.
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