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Multiple Victims in Shooting at Silver Rail Elementary; Suspect Found Dead

Investigators are focused on determining who fired the shot that killed the suspect as they probe multiple injuries that include children.

Overview

  • Police and emergency crews responded after initial 911 calls that first reported a shot at a vehicle and then multiple reports of an active shooter at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon.
  • Officers later found the alleged shooter dead, but the Bend Police Department says it has not confirmed who fired the fatal shot.
  • Authorities report multiple victims with several children among the injured and at least two people transported to local hospitals.
  • About 400 to 450 students attend Silver Rail, and a large presence of parents and community members gathered outside the school during the emergency response.
  • The investigation remains active with officials expected to release more details on the sequence of events, victim identities, and any motive as forensic work and witness interviews continue.