Children, teacher shot dead by teenager at Oregon elementary school
A teenager opened fire at a primary school in Oregon, U.S., killing three children and one teacher on Thursday.
Bend police department confirmed the shooter opened fire at Silver Rail Elementary School around 12:59 p.m., killing four people and injuring others.
“At approximately 12:59 p.m., Bend Police responded to Silver Rail Elementary on reports of an active shooter,” the police said in a statement. “Law enforcement is in the process of evacuating each classroom at Silver Rail Elementary. Students are being transported by Bend-La Pine Schools buses to Journey Church, 61303 S Highway 97, for reunification.”
According to the police, the victims included one teacher and three children aged five, eight, and 11. In a statement, police said they will hold a press conference later on Thursday for more details about the incident.
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek condemned the shooting, saying lives have been “forever changed. Let’s hold each other close in grief” and “put as much love in the world as possible”.
The Mayor of Bend, Melanie Kebler, condemned the incident, adding, “A school should be a safe place where children can learn and feel secure. What happened today should never happen.”
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