5-year-old victim identified in Oregon school shooting
Memorials with flowers, balloons and stuffed animals popped up around the school after the shooting.
A 5-year-old boy, Rhoam Summer, has been confirmed as one of the victims in the shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. His father, Kelik Summer, shared the tragic news on Facebook, describing it as the worst day of his life. The attack took place on Thursday, leaving two other children aged 8 and 11, along with a teacher, dead.
Additionally, a 7-year-old child and a 54-year-old teacher were critically injured and taken to St. Charles Medical Center. The perpetrator, identified as 16-year-old John Griffin III from Bend, was shot and killed by a bystander. The motive behind the shooting remains unknown, and whether the suspect had any connection to the school is still unclear.
The community has rallied around the grieving families, with memorials springing up around the school. A news conference is scheduled for Friday at 2 p.m. local time.
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