Oregon primary school shooting: three children and teacher killed; 16-year-old suspect dead
Reported by BBC News · October 16, 2026
Victims and suspect identified
Krantz said the victims were three children aged 5, 8 and 11, and one teacher. Police identified the shooter as a local 16-year-old boy but declined to provide further details while the investigation continues.
Bend schools close Friday
Schools throughout Bend were closed on Friday. Officials said the community needed time to heal. Steven Cook, the local school district’s top administrative official, said in a statement that officials were “stunned and heartbroken by this senseless tragedy.”
School doors mentioned in reports
Local media reports said the school received new doors in 2022. Those reports said classrooms could be locked with the flip of a switch.
Key points
- Three children aged 5, 8 and 11, and a teacher were killed at Silver Rail Elementary.
- Police said a community member pursued and shot the 16-year-old suspect.
- Emergency services responded at 12:59 local time; the investigation is ongoing.
- Schools across Bend closed on Friday as officials said the community needed time to heal.