A shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, on October 15 resulted in multiple casualties, including children, authorities said. The incident ended with the suspected shooter—identified by some sources as a 16-year-old male—being fatally shot, possibly by an armed bystander, though investigators had not yet confirmed who fired the fatal shot.

Bend Police Department spokesperson Sheila Miller reported that initial 911 calls indicated an unknown individual had opened fire on a car near Silver Rail Elementary School around 1 p.m. local time. Shortly thereafter, emergency dispatchers received numerous calls reporting that the assailant had entered the school and begun shooting. Officers arrived within seconds to find the suspect deceased.

While the precise number of victims has not been conclusively established, media sources citing law enforcement indicated that one adult and three children were killed. Authorities confirmed there were multiple victims and at least two were transported to nearby hospitals; Miller did not have details on their conditions. Officials stated that children were among those injured or killed.

Silver Rail Elementary, located in Bend—a city of approximately 100,000 residents in central Oregon’s high desert near the Deschutes National Forest—serves roughly 450 students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The staff includes about 40 members.

The shooting prompted reactions from state and federal officials. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek called the event a tragic moment for the community and urged residents to support one another. U.S. Representative Maxine Dexter, a physician representing part of Portland, described it as a devastating day for Oregon, emphasizing the importance of ensuring school safety.

The FBI is actively assisting local authorities with the investigation. FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed that federal agents were on site and that the agency was providing all necessary resources to support the response.

The investigation into the circumstances and motive behind the shooting remains ongoing. Authorities have not released further information about the shooter or the status of the injured at this time.