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Gunman Kills Four in Oregon Elementary School; Teacher, Father Halt Attack

October 17, 2026

Summary

A 16-year-old former student opened fire at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, killing three children and one teacher. Police praised a hero bystander and a teacher for intervening, with the armed dad shooting the suspect multiple times, likely preventing further casualties.

Coverage by lane

Left

  • Bend, Oregon, shooting: Suspect ID'd, had attended elementary school, police say
  • Oregon school shooter ID'd, used shotgun bought by mother, sources say
  • Oregon school shooting: Police praise 'heroism' of those who intervened to stop more killing
  • Hero bystander, teacher praised for saving lives in school shooting

Center

  • Oregon teacher fought school attacker before armed dad shot suspect 'multiple times'
  • A Teacher and a Father Risked Their Lives to Stop Oregon Elementary School Shooter

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