Bystander guns down suspected primary school shooter in Oregon
Three children and a teacher were killed in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.
A gunman opened fire at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon on Thursday, resulting in multiple casualties, including children. Police reported that the attacker was killed, possibly by an armed bystander. CNN and CBS News initially stated that one adult and three children were killed, but later reported that the shooter was a 16-year-old.
Police received their first call at 1 p.m., indicating that an unknown man had shot into a car at Silver Rail Elementary School. Officers arrived minutes later and found the suspect dead. Two victims were taken to the hospital, but their condition was unknown. The school, which serves students from kindergarten to fifth grade, has approximately 450 students and 40 staff members. Local and federal officials expressed shock and called for support for the community.
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