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Five dead, including suspect, in Oregon elementary school shooting

Confirmed1 source · Oct 16, 2026

A shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon killed three children, one teacher, and the suspect.

Five dead, including suspect, in Oregon elementary school shooting
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What happened

Five people died in an active shooting incident at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon on Thursday, according to Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz. Three children were killed at the scene: a 5-year-old, an 8-year-old, and an 11-year-old. One teacher was also killed. The suspect died in the incident.

Context

The shooting resulted in multiple fatalities at an elementary school, affecting young children and school staff. The deaths of the youngest victims underscore the vulnerability of school-age populations in active shooting incidents.