Police say a Good Samaritan bystander fatally shot the assailant
Update: Several people are dead, including children.
Three children and one adult are dead. The shooter is also dead.
Police said a Good Samaritan bystander fatally shot the suspect.
Per CBS News:
Several people were killed in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, sources told CBS News. The suspect was shot and killed.
Bend Police communications manager Sheila Miller said at a news conference at least two people were taken to St. Charles Medical Center and that “the victims include children.” It was not immediately clear if those were the victims who were killed.
The total number of victims was not clear, Miller said.
BREAKING: Multiple people are dead after a shooting at an Oregon elementary school, sources say. The suspect is also dead. https://t.co/lucaoMvdi5
— CBS News (@CBSNews) October 15, 2026
A suspect opened fire at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday afternoon.
“The Bend Police Department is currently at Silver Rail Elementary School after a report of an active shooter. There is a large police presence in the area. Please avoid the area. We will share more information as soon as we can,” Bend PD said.
The Bend Police Department is currently at Silver Rail Elementary School after a report of an active shooter. There is a large police presence in the area. Please avoid the area. We will share more information as soon as we can.
— City of Bend Police Department #BendPolice (@BendCityPolice) October 15, 2026
Police said there are multiple victims, including children.
The victims were transported to a local hospital. Their conditions are not known.
SPECIAL REPORT: Students injured and suspect dead after shooting at Bend, Oregon elementary school https://t.co/k23jB2kPWz
— CBS News (@CBSNews) October 15, 2026
Oregon’s Democrat Senator Jeff Merkley released a statement.
“My team and I are closely monitoring reports of an active shooter situation at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend,” Merkley said.
“As details continue to come out, my heart is with the Bend community and all of the students and families affected,” he said.
“No one should have to fear violence at school,” Merkley added.
My team and I are closely monitoring reports of an active shooter situation at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend.
As details continue to come out, my heart is with the Bend community and all of the students and families affected.
No one should have to fear violence at school.
— Senator Jeff Merkley (@SenJeffMerkley) October 15, 2026
FBI Director Kash Patel said FBI Portland is on the scene assisting local law enforcement.
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