Four dead including children in Oregon elementary school shooting
A gunman opened fire at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, killing at least four people including children before being shot dead by police. Multiple victims were taken to hospital as authorities urged residents to stay away from the scene.
A gunman opened fire at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, killing at least four people, including children, before being shot dead by police, authorities have confirmed. Multiple victims were taken to hospital following the attack at the school, which prompted a large-scale emergency response and warnings for residents to avoid the area.
The suspected shooter was killed at the scene, according to Bend police spokesperson Sheila Miller, who confirmed the death during a press conference. At least two people were hospitalised, though the full number of casualties continued to be assessed as officers worked through the school buildings. Children were among those injured in the attack, police said.
Authorities requested that residents stay away from the elementary school while police continued their work at the scene. The investigation is ongoing, with law enforcement securing the site and accounting for all those present during the shooting. The identity of the gunman has not been released, and police have not yet indicated a possible motive.
The shooting has shaken the community in Bend, a city in central Oregon, and drawn attention to the recurring pattern of gun violence in American schools. Emergency services responded swiftly, with multiple victims transported to hospital for treatment. The condition of those injured has not been fully disclosed.
Local officials and law enforcement are expected to provide further updates as the investigation progresses. The school has been closed, and support services are being arranged for students, staff, and families affected by the attack. The incident remains under active investigation.
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