16-Year-Old Gunman Kills 3 Children and Teacher at Bend, Oregon Elementary School A gunman killed three children and a teacher at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, before a bystander shot him dead, police said. A 16-year-old gunman opened fire in the parking lot of Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, murdering three children and a teacher before a brave bystander shot him dead, according to police. The three children killed were ages 5, 8 and 11, and a teacher was also fatally shot. Another child, age 7, and a teacher, age 54, were hospitalized in critical condition.The attack began when the teenage suspect fired his mother's shotgun at a man's truck outside the school, according to reports. The truck driver witnessed the initial shooting and called police at approximately 12:59 p.m. to report an active shooter.The truck driver then followed the suspect to the school, where the gunman forced his way in through locked doors, police said.At 1 p.m., dispatchers in Deschutes County were flooded with calls reporting that a person had entered the school building and was shooting. An emergency alert was issued, ordering all available law enforcement to the area.The massacre ended when the gunman was shot by a community member who had seen him enter the school, pursued him into the building, and engaged him, Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz told reporters at a press conference on Thursday.The bystander, identified in dispatch audio as a student's father, fatally shot the gunman, ending the attack. The community member who intervened has not been officially named by police.Chief Krantz praised the individual's bravery during the press conference. His actions prevented further casualties, according to authorities.The investigation is ongoing, and police have not released additional details about the suspect or the victims. Authorities have not yet released the names of the victims or the suspect, pending notification of families.Students from the neighborhood stood on the sidewalk at the scene following the shooting on Friday, October 16, 2026. Emergency responders operated at the scene on Thursday, October 15, 2026.The shooting has left the Bend community in shock, with residents gathering near the school to support one another. Counselors are being made available to students and staff.Silver Rail Elementary School will remain closed as the investigation continues. The Bend Police Department is leading the investigation with assistance from multiple agencies.The injured child and teacher remain in critical condition at a local hospital. The motive for the attack is still under investigation. Police have urged anyone with information to come forward.This is a developing story. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and the entire Bend community during this difficult time.