16.10.2026 10:18
In an armed attack on Silver Rail Elementary School in the city of Bend, Oregon, USA, 3 students aged 5, 8, and 11 and 1 teacher lost their lives. In the attack, a 7-year-old student and 1 teacher were seriously injured. Police announced that the 16-year-old suspect, who entered by shooting at the school's locked doors, was shot and killed by a citizen who saw him as he entered the school and followed him.
An armed attack was carried out on an elementary school in the US state of Oregon. In the attack, 3 children and 1 teacher lost their lives, while the 16-year-old suspect who entered the school with a gun also died at the scene.
FIRST OPENED FIRE ON A VEHICLE
In the incident that occurred at Silver Rail Elementary School in the city of Bend on Thursday, October 15, at around 12:59 local time, police first received a report that an unidentified person had opened fire on a vehicle. The person who made the report stated that the suspect, who was carrying a long-barreled weapon, fired several times at the vehicle. Within a minute, many more reports were made to police that shots had been fired inside the school.
ENTERED BY FIRING AT LOCKED DOORS
According to the police statement, the suspect entered the building by firing at the school's locked doors. Police teams arrived at the school at 13:02, about 3 minutes after the first report. The teams determined shortly afterward that the suspect had been shot and killed inside the school. While authorities did not comment on the type of weapon used in the attack, security sources speaking to CBS News claimed that the suspect used a shotgun.
CITIZEN WHO CHASED SUSPECT SHOT HIM
Police announced that a citizen who saw the suspect entering the school followed him into the building and neutralized him by shooting him. No information about the citizen's identity was shared. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek said that the person “intervened heroically to prevent further loss of life.” Police stated that they did not yet know whether the suspect had any connection to the school.
3 CHILDREN AGED 5, 8 AND 11 DIED
In a statement made at a press conference also attended by Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz, it was reported that 3 students aged 5, 8 and 11 and 1 teacher lost their lives in the attack. One 7-year-old student and one teacher who were seriously injured were taken to St. Charles Medical Center. Krantz said that the families of those who lost their lives had been informed.
STUDENTS EVACUATED TO CHURCH
After the attack, classrooms were evacuated. Students and school staff were taken by buses to a nearby church to be handed over to their families. Classes and sports activities were canceled on Friday at all schools affiliated with the Bend-La Pine school district.
“AN UNTHINKABLE TRAGEDY”
Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook said, “Today an unthinkable tragedy occurred at Silver Rail Elementary School.” Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler said, “Today is a terrible day for our community.” Governor Kotek said, “Today all Oregonians mourn this loss.”
INVESTIGATION LAUNCHED
No information has yet been shared regarding the reason for the attack. Oregon State Police, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) are also supporting local security units conducting the investigation into the incident.