Four killed in shooting at Oregon elementary school
Four people, including three children and a teacher, were killed in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, local police confirmed.
Four people, including three children and a teacher, were killed in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, local authorities announced. According to Police Chief Mike Krantz, the child victims were aged five, eight, and eleven. Two additional victims suffered life-threatening injuries and were transported to a hospital.
The suspect, identified by police as a 16-year-old male, was shot dead inside the building after a member of the public reportedly followed him into the school.
Early media reports cited unconfirmed sources estimating up to five fatalities before official details were released during a police press briefing.
Sources: Berlingske, DR, France24, Svenska Dagbladet, VG