Family Identifies 5-Year-Old Oregon School Shooting Victim as Rhoam Summer
Victim identified by family
Rhoam Summer, a 5-year-old, was among those killed Thursday at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend. Fundraisers and a social media post by his father identified him. The shooting also claimed the lives of two children, aged 8 and 11, and a teacher.
Suspect and investigation
Two law enforcement sources briefed on the investigation identified the 16-year-old suspect as John Griffin III, of Bend. Police said a bystander shot and killed him. Authorities had not disclosed a motive. Police also could not say Thursday night whether the suspect had a connection to the school.
Community memorials planned
Flowers, balloons and stuffed animals appeared in memorials around the school. Silver Rail Elementary is in a densely packed neighborhood with newly built homes. Police were expected to hold a news conference Friday at 2 p.m. local time.
Key points
- Rhoam Summer, 5, was identified as a victim of the shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School.
- Two other children, ages 8 and 11, and a teacher were also killed.
- Police said a bystander shot and killed the 16-year-old suspect.
- Police had not announced a motive or confirmed a connection between the suspect and the school.