A devastating shooting occurred at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, claiming the lives of four individuals, including three children, and leaving two others critically injured.
What happened
The victims included a 5-year-old, an 8-year-old, and an 11-year-old, as well as a teacher. The 16-year-old gunman was found dead inside the school building after being shot by a community member who had followed him into the school.
According to the police, the gunman forced his way into the school by shooting at locked doors. Authorities received multiple calls about an active shooter on school property, and police arrived at the scene at 1:02 p.m. local time.
In response to the tragedy, Governor Tina Kotek expressed her condolences and called for unity, stating that the community will need to come together to support each other in the days and weeks ahead. Senator Jeff Merkley and FBI Director Kash Patel also released statements, with Patel assuring that the FBI will provide all necessary resources to assist in the investigation.
