Overview
- Dispatchers received the first report at 12:59 p.m. on Thursday and officers arrived about 1:02 p.m. with the shooter found dead inside the school seconds later after dozens of 911 calls reported shots.
- Officials say multiple people were shot, including children and school staff, and several outlets citing law enforcement reported that three children and one teacher were killed while authorities stress casualty totals remain preliminary.
- Police identified the suspect as a 16‑year‑old Bend resident who carried a long gun and forced entry by firing through locked doors, though investigators have not released the suspect’s name.
- Bend police say the suspect was shot inside the building and investigators are examining whether an unnamed bystander fired the fatal shot; FBI Portland and the ATF are assisting while authorities trace the weapon.
- A reunification center is operating at Journey Church, at least two people were taken to St. Charles Medical Center, district events are canceled, and officials say a lengthy on‑site investigation and family notifications are under way.