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Oregon School Shooting Today: Multiple Victims, Children Hurt Oct 15
BEND, OR — Multiple victims, including children, have been reported following a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend on Thursday afternoon, October 15. Police say the suspected shooter is
By Natalie Brooks · 2026-10-15T22:43:27.365Z
BEND, OR — Multiple victims, including children, have been reported following a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend on Thursday afternoon, October 15. Police say the suspected shooter is dead as emergency crews respond and students are evacuated.
According to the Bend Police Department , officers responded to Silver Rail Elementary, located at 61530 SE Stone Creek Lane, at approximately 12:59 p.m. after receiving reports of an active shooter.
The first emergency call indicated an unknown man had fired shots into a vehicle. Within the next minute, Deschutes County Dispatch received multiple 911 calls reporting that someone had entered the school and begun shooting.
Officers arrived at approximately 1:02 p.m. Seconds later, responding officers reported that the suspect had been shot and killed, possibly by a bystander. Authorities have not confirmed who fired the fatal shot.
Police confirmed multiple victims, including children. At least two people were transported to St. Charles Bend for medical treatment. Their conditions were not immediately available, and officials had not released a complete victim count.
Law enforcement officers began evacuating classrooms while Bend La Pine Schools arranged transportation for students.
Parents and guardians are being directed to Journey Church, 61303 S. Highway 97, for student reunification.
Authorities warned that a significant law enforcement presence would remain around the elementary school and reunification location. Residents were asked to avoid the area while emergency operations continued.
Bend La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook expressed grief over the violence, calling the incident a devastating tragedy for the school community.
“Our immediate priorities are caring for our students and staff and assisting law enforcement and emergency responders,” Cook said.
The investigation remains active, and additional information about the victims and circumstances surrounding the shooting has not been released.