A shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, injured multiple people Thursday, including children, while the suspected shooter was killed shortly after police arrived.
Bend police said at least two victims were taken to hospital.
Officials had not released the victims’ conditions or identified the suspect as of the latest update.
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Bend School Shooting: What happened at Silver Rail Elementary
Police received a report at 12:59 p.m. local time on October 15, 2026, about someone firing a shot into a car outside the school.
Additional emergency calls were then made from inside the school, according to police spokesperson Sheila Miller.
Officers arrived within minutes, and the suspect went down inside the school shortly afterward.
Police said they had not confirmed whether the suspect was shot by an officer or a bystander.
The investigation remained active, and authorities had not released information about the suspect’s identity, motive or possible connection to the school.
Children among the victims
Police said children were among the victims, but did not provide a complete number of people injured.
At least two people were transported to local hospitals by emergency crews.
The extent of the injuries was not immediately known.
Authorities continued clearing the building room by room and evacuating students and staff after the suspect was killed.
Families directed to reunification centre
Silver Rail Elementary was placed under lockdown as police and emergency responders secured the campus.
Families were told to go to Journey Church at 61303 South Highway 97, near Goodwill and Dairy Queen, for reunification information.
The Bend-La Pine school district also reported lockdowns or emergency restrictions at other nearby schools while police responded to the scene.
Police asked the public to avoid the area around Silver Rail Elementary as the investigation continued.
What comes next
Investigators are expected to determine how the shooting began, identify the victims and suspect, establish who fired the shot that killed the suspect, and confirm whether anyone else was involved.
Authorities had not announced a timeline for releasing additional information about school operations, counselling services or possible closures.
For families affected by the shooting, the reunification centre remains the primary location identified by police for receiving information about students.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend?
Police responded to reports of shots fired outside and inside Silver Rail Elementary School on October 15, 2026. Multiple people, including children, were injured and the suspected shooter was killed.
How many people were injured in the Bend school shooting?
Police said there were multiple victims and that at least two people were taken to hospital. A final injury count and the conditions of the victims had not been released.
Is the suspected shooter dead?
Yes. Police said the suspect was killed shortly after officers arrived, but they had not confirmed whether the fatal shot was fired by police or a bystander.
Where were families told to go?
Families were directed to Journey Church at 61303 South Highway 97 near Goodwill and Dairy Queen for reunification information.
What is known about the suspect or motive?
Police had not released the suspect’s identity, motive or possible connection to the school in the latest update.
Fact-Checked: Key details were checked against Bend Police information, Bend-La Pine Schools emergency updates and current official response information.
Disclaimer: This is a developing investigation, and injury totals, identities and school-operation details may change as authorities release further information.