A teen shot four students and a teacher at an Oregon elementary school before being killed by a community member. At least five people died in the attack at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.
The shooter entered the school through locked doors and fired, prompting a lockdown. Police confirmed the suspect was shot dead shortly after arriving on the scene. Four children and one teacher were killed, with two others taken to hospital with critical injuries.
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek praised the community member who stopped the shooter, highlighting the need for stronger gun control. The incident follows a pattern of school shootings in the U.S., including the 2012 Sandy Hook attack. The DOJ is also suing California over alleged noncitizen voting issues.
The shooting has reignited debates over gun laws in the U.S., with advocates pushing for armed teachers. Police in Bend trained for active shooter scenarios, emphasizing the need for continued vigilance in preventing such incidents.