Three children and a teacher were killed in a shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon. A 16-year-old suspect was shot dead by a bystander after forcing his way into the school by shooting at locked doors.
The shooting occurred at Silver Rail Elementary School, where three children aged 5, 8 and 11 and one teacher were among the dead. A seven-year-old and a 54-year-old teacher were hospitalized with critical injuries. The suspect, a local resident, was killed at the scene by a community member who pursued him into the school.
Authorities are investigating the incident, with no confirmed details on the suspect's connection to the school. The school has been closed for the day as the community processes the tragedy. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about school safety in the United States.