Children are among the victims after a shooter opened fire at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. Multiple victims have been confirmed, and the suspected shooter has been shot and killed, according to police.
Incident at Silver Rail Elementary School
The shooting occurred on Thursday, October 15, at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. Bend Police are on the scene.
“The Bend Police Department is currently at Silver Rail Elementary School after a report of an active shooter,” they wrote on X. “There is a large police presence in the area.”
“Please avoid the area. We will share more information as soon as we can,” the statement added.
Lockdown and victims
The school has been placed in lockdown, and residents have been asked to avoid the area, according to ABC affiliate KATU2.
The suspected shooter has been shot and killed, according to police. At this time, it is unclear who shot the suspect.
Police have confirmed multiple victims in the incident, with at least two people having been taken to a local hospital. Their condition is unknown. Children are among the victims.
