16.10.2026 08:00
It was reported that at least 5 people, including children, lost their lives in an armed attack on Silver Rail Elementary School in the US state of Oregon. The attacker, who first opened fire on a vehicle near the school, then entered the school and targeted those inside. While at least 2 injured people were taken to hospital, the attacker, who was alleged to be 15-16 years old, was found dead at the scene. The FBI has joined the investigation.
A shooting occurred at Silver Rail Elementary School in the city of Bend in the US state of Oregon. According to initial findings, it was reported that at least 5 people, including children, lost their lives and that there were also injured people in the attack. After the incident, numerous police teams were dispatched to the area, while the attacker was found dead at the school.
FIRST OPENED FIRE ON A VEHICLE, THEN ENTERED THE SCHOOL
According to information obtained from local authorities, the attack began around 12:59. The attacker, who opened fire on a vehicle near the school, then entered Silver Rail Elementary School and targeted the people inside.
After the gunshots, numerous calls were made to emergency helplines. About 3 minutes after the reports were received, numerous police teams were dispatched to the scene. Security forces who reached the school determined that the attacker had been shot dead.
AT LEAST 5 PEOPLE LOST THEIR LIVES
According to information cited by the local press based on security sources, at least 5 people, including children, lost their lives in the attack.
Bend Police Spokesperson Sheila Miller announced at a press conference that at least 2 injured people were taken to St. Charles Medical Center. Miller stated that there were also children among the injured. Meanwhile, it has not yet been officially clarified whether the attacker is included in the announced death toll.
DID A CIVILIAN SHOOT THE ATTACKER?
It was alleged that the attacker was 15-16 years old. In reports in the local press based on security sources, it was claimed that the suspect was shot by a civilian who was in the area during the incident.
However, Bend Police Spokesperson Sheila Miller announced that it has not yet been determined who shot the attacker.
FBI JOINED THE INVESTIGATION
FBI Director Kash Patel announced in a statement that teams affiliated with the FBI's Portland office were sent to the scene.
Patel stated that federal teams were supporting the local investigation launched into the attack.
No official statement has yet been made regarding the cause of the attack and the identity of the suspect.