3 children, 1 adult killed after shooting at Oregon elementary school: Report
2 injured, suspect dead in Oregon school shooting
At least two people were taken to the hospital, and the suspected shooter is dead after a reported shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.
Three children and one adult were killed after a shooting at an Oregon elementary school on Thursday, according to FOX News sources.
What we know:
At least two victims were transported to nearby hospitals and the alleged suspect is down, police said during a news conference.
Police received calls of shots fired into a car at about 12:59 p.m. local time on Thursday.
Officers arrived at the scene at about 1:02 p.m. The suspect was shot and killed inside the school, police said.
Earlier on Thursday, the Bend Police Department shared on its X account that there was a large police presence at Silver Rail Elementary School located at 61530 Southeast Stone Creek Lane.
The public has been asked to avoid the area at this time.
Reunification for families is at Journey Church located at 61303 S. Highway 97 near Goodwill and Dairy Queen.
What they're saying:
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek shared on X that she was closely monitoring the situation.
"We are stunned and heartbroken by this senseless tragedy," Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook. "We extend our deepest sympathy to the families and to everyone affected by this violence. No words can adequately express the grief our community is experiencing. Our immediate priorities are caring for our students and staff and assisting law enforcement and emergency responders."
What we don't know:
The identity of the suspect is not known, and it is also unknown who killed the alleged shooter. Police speculated a bystander could have killed the suspect, but the investigation is ongoing.
The Source: Information for this article was taken from the Bend Police Department website and social media accounts and FOX News reporting. This story was reported from San Jose.