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UPDATED Oct 18, 2026 at 2:03 AM ET
Oct 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Oregon school shooting kills three children, teacher
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A 16-year-old gunman killed three children, ages 5, 8 and 11, and a 25-year-old learning specialist at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon. A 7-year-old child and a 54-year-old educational assistant were critically injured. Police are investigating the motive; the shooting occurred on the school's picture day.
WHO: A 16-year-old gunman
WHAT: A 16-year-old gunman opened fire at Silver Rail Elementary, killing three children and a teacher and critically injuring two others.
WHEN: Oct 15, 2026
WHERE: Bend, Oregon, USA
WHY: Police are investigating the gunman's motive; no reason for the shooting was reported.
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