Overview
- A 16-year-old former student opened fire at Silver Rail Elementary last Thursday, killing three students and a teacher before a passing parent shot the attacker.
- Students across the Bend‑La Pine School District returned to classes Wednesday while Silver Rail remains closed as an active crime scene.
- Dozens of officers were stationed at every public school to welcome students and to provide visible security at arrival and dismissal.
- Investigators have executed search warrants, are examining electronic devices and social media, and are working with the FBI and ATF to trace how the firearm and ammunition were obtained.
- The district is offering counselors and staff supports, teachers posted messages of care, and some victim families have retained attorneys to review school safety and protocols, a development that could prompt policy and legal reviews.