A teenage gunman killed three children and a teacher at an Oregon elementary school, with a bystander shooting the attacker dead. Four people were killed in the attack at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon.
The 16-year-old shooter targeted a school in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, killing three children aged five, eight and 11, and a teacher. A bystander pursued the gunman into the building and shot him before police arrived.
The incident has reignited debates over gun violence in the United States, where firearms are widely available and gun-related deaths are among the highest in the developed world. Over 360 mass shootings have been recorded in 2026, according to the Gun Violence Archive.
President Donald Trump praised the armed bystander as a 'great hero,' highlighting the role of law-abiding citizens in responding to crises. The NRA echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing the importance of armed citizens in preventing violence.