This is a developing story, details may change as investigators provide additional and current information and updates.
BEND, Ore. (Oct. 15, 2026) — Multiple people, including children, were injured Thursday in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend. At least three children, one adult, and one shooter were killed, according to authorities.
The Bend Police Department received a report at approximately 12:59 p.m. Oct. 15 of a gunshot fired into a vehicle near the school, according to police spokesperson Sheila Miller.
Within about a minute, dispatchers began receiving additional 911 calls from inside the school reporting a shooting.
Officers arrived at approximately 1:02 p.m. The suspected shooter was fatally shot shortly after their arrival, Miller said. Authorities had not confirmed who fired the shot that killed the suspect.
Police confirmed multiple victims, including children. The total number of people injured and the extent of their injuries had not been determined in the initial reports.
School Placed on Lockdown
Silver Rail Elementary School was placed on lockdown as law enforcement officers and emergency responders converged on the scene.
Authorities began evacuating people from the school room by room while multiple agencies assisted with the response.
The Bend-La Pine Schools district confirmed the active lockdown and urged the public to follow law enforcement instructions.
Families were directed to a reunification site at Journey Church, located at 61303 S. Highway 97, where parents and guardians could reconnect with students.
Police also asked the public to avoid the area while emergency personnel worked at the scene.
Investigation Underway
The FBI was assisting local authorities with the investigation. Additional law enforcement resources were also being deployed to support the response.
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek said she was monitoring the situation and expressed gratitude to first responders working at the scene.
Silver Rail Elementary School serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The school had 459 students enrolled as of the previous school year, according to state education data.
Authorities had not released the identities of the victims or the suspected shooter as of the initial reports. Further details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting remained under investigation.
The incident remains an active investigation, and additional information is expected as authorities release updates.
Discover more from Medford Alert News
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
