DEVELOPING: Suspect Opens Fire at Elementary School in Bend, Oregon – Multiple Victims, Including Students – Shooter Dead

A suspect opened fire at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday afternoon.

“The Bend Police Department is currently at Silver Rail Elementary School after a report of an active shooter. There is a large police presence in the area. Please avoid the area. We will share more information as soon as we can,” Bend PD said.

The Bend Police Department is currently at Silver Rail Elementary School after a report of an active shooter. There is a large police presence in the area. Please avoid the area. We will share more information as soon as we can.

— City of Bend Police Department #BendPolice (@BendCityPolice) October 15, 2026

Police said there are multiple victims, including children.

The victims were transported to a local hospital. Their conditions are not known.

Police said it is unclear who fatally shot the suspected gunman.

SPECIAL REPORT: Students injured and suspect dead after shooting at Bend, Oregon elementary school https://t.co/k23jB2kPWz

— CBS News (@CBSNews) October 15, 2026

Oregon’s Democrat Senator Jeff Merkley released a statement.

“My team and I are closely monitoring reports of an active shooter situation at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend,” Merkley said.

“As details continue to come out, my heart is with the Bend community and all of the students and families affected,” he said.

“No one should have to fear violence at school,” Merkley added.

My team and I are closely monitoring reports of an active shooter situation at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend.

As details continue to come out, my heart is with the Bend community and all of the students and families affected.

No one should have to fear violence at school.

— Senator Jeff Merkley (@SenJeffMerkley) October 15, 2026

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