Oregon school shooting leaves 5 dead, including suspect

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Five people, including the suspect, died in a shooting at an Oregon elementary school, officials confirmed. The incident occurred at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, with three children among the victims.

The suspect, identified as a 22-year-old man, shot himself after police arrived on the scene, according to police chief Mike Krantz. The shooting took place during morning classes, with multiple casualties reported.

Authorities are investigating the motive and background of the suspect, who is believed to have been a former student of the school. The incident has raised concerns about school safety and mental health resources in the region.

The suspect, who is currently in custody, is believed to have had a history of mental health issues and was previously a student at the school.

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