{
  "id": 14838524,
  "title": "Shooter killed at Oregon elementary school; CNN, CBS report four dead in violence",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/shooter-killed-at-oregon-elementary-school-cnn-cbs-report-four-dead-14838524",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T01:26:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Japan Times",
    "slug": "japan-times",
    "url": "https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/10/16/world/crime-legal/oregon-elementary-school-shooting/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "A 16-year-old shooter opened fire at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, according to The Japan News by The Yomiuri Shimbun. The incident began around 1 p.m. when a 911 call reported someone with a long gun shooting at a vehicle outside the school, followed by multiple calls reporting shots being fired inside the building.\n\nThe shooter was killed at the scene, possibly by a community member or bystander, according to The Japan News by The Yomiuri Shimbun and New Straits Times. While CNN and CBS News reported that the violence killed one adult and three children, the Malay Mail noted that police had not yet confirmed that specific death toll. The Japan Times also stated it was unclear if the shooter was included in those reported deaths.\n\nBend Police spokesperson Sheila Miller reported that at least two people were transported to St. Charles Bend hospital, though their conditions were not immediately known. The Japan News by The Yomiuri Shimbun identified the three deceased children as being aged 5, 8, and 11, and noted that a teacher and another child were among those injured.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Update: Three children, one adult killed in Oregon elementary school shooting",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/update-three-children-one-adult-killed-in-oregon-elementary-school",
        "published": "2026-10-15T22:35:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "‘Multiple victims’ in Oregon elementary school shooting",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/multiple-victims-in-oregon-elementary-school-shooting",
        "published": "2026-10-15T23:15:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Shooter killed at Oregon elementary school; CNN, CBS report four dead in violence",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/shooter-killed-at-oregon-elementary-school-cnn-cbs-report-four-dead",
        "published": "2026-10-15T23:54:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Shooter killed at Oregon elementary school; CNN, CBS report four dead in violence",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/shooter-killed-at-oregon-elementary-school-cnn-cbs-report-four-dead",
        "published": "2026-10-16T01:03:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "title": "Three children and teacher killed by 16-year-old at Oregon primary school",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/three-children-and-teacher-killed-by-16-year-old-at-oregon-primary",
        "published": "2026-10-16T03:01:38.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}