Multiple victims after gunman opens fire near Oregon elementary school; shooter dead
Police respond near campus
Officers were called at 1 p.m. Thursday after a report that a gun had been fired into a vehicle near Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, CNN reported. Emergency crews took at least two injured people, including children, to a local hospital.
Police said during a news conference that officers found the gunman shot dead when they arrived. The article does not explain who shot him or how the injured people were hurt.
School locked down
The shooting prompted an immediate lockdown at the school. Police, fire trucks, ambulances and other emergency vehicles gathered at the grounds. The Bend Police Department arranged a designated place for families to meet and reunite with students. Parents and other community members gathered outside the facility while waiting for updates.
Authorities ask people to stay away
Authorities asked residents to avoid the elementary school as police continued working at the scene. Images from the area showed a large police presence and people who appeared to be parents near the building. The situation remained under investigation, with further information expected as authorities continued their work.
Key points
- At least two people, including children, were taken to a local hospital.
- Police said the gunman was found shot dead after officers arrived.
- Silver Rail Elementary School was locked down after the shooting.
- Authorities asked residents to stay away while police worked at the scene.