Bystander kills 16-year-old suspect after Silver Rail Elementary shooting leaves four dead
A 16-year-old suspect opened fire at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, killing three children and one teacher before being shot and killed by a bystander. Two others, including a seven-year-old and a 54-year-old teacher, remain in critical condition. The incident occurred around 1:00 p.m. local time, with the suspect forcing entry by shooting at locked doors. Police confirmed the suspect was a local resident, though his name has not been released. The event is part of a broader trend of school violence in the US, with 369 mass shootings recorded in 2026 so far.