Suspect in Oregon Elementary School Shooting Neutralized, Police Say
Authorities confirmed a lone suspect was killed at Silver Rail Elementary School shortly after police arrived on the scene.
A shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Oregon on Thursday resulted in multiple victims, including children, and the death of the suspect, authorities reported.
The Bend Police Department responded to the incident shortly after 1 p.m. local time. Officers arrived on scene by 1:02 p.m., and within moments, the gunman was fatally shot. Officials stated that the suspect may have been neutralized by a bystander.
Police spokesperson Sheila Miller confirmed that the suspect was a lone actor and had been inside the school. The Bend-La Pine School District placed the school on lockdown following the incident. A reunification site for parents was established at Journey Church.
Paramedics were observed setting up a staging area outside the school, and at least two individuals were transported to a local hospital. The exact number and condition of the victims have not been fully disclosed.
U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley stated his team was monitoring the situation and expressed his condolences to the affected community. Senator Chris McDaniel also posted on social media, urging prayers for the students, teachers, parents, and first responders involved.
Details regarding the motive and the identity of the suspect are still under investigation.