5 people believed dead following shooting at Oregon elementary school, officials say

Authorities in Bend, Oregon are reporting at least five fatalities following a shooting at an elementary school, according to two law enforcement officials. The officials have not been authorized to discuss the incident publicly, so their statements are on condition of anonymity. The death toll is still being determined and could potentially change.

The suspect believed to be responsible for the shooting is reportedly 15 or 16 years old, as one source indicated. Bend police spokesperson Sheila Miller confirmed that the suspect has died. It remains unclear whether the suspect was among the five fatalities. Miller added that multiple victims were children, stating, "We don't have a number at this point.

We know children are among the victims." Police were alerted to shots fired into a car near the school at 12:59 p.m. and arrived swiftly on the scene. Additional 911 calls were made from inside the school following the arrival of police. The attacker was reportedly shot and fell inside the school shortly after police arrived, according to Miller. It is not yet clear whether the attacker was killed by police, a bystander, or another individual.