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Bend police respond to shooting at Silver Rail Elementary; at least two people hurt
At least two people were hurt and the suspected shooter was killed after police responded to Silver Rail Elementary School shortly before 1 p.m. Thursday. Families were directed to reunite with students at Journey Church as responders remained at the scene.
At least two people were hurt in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend on Thursday, and the suspected shooter was killed, according to the Bend Police Department.
Police said officers responded to reports of an active shooter shortly before 1 p.m. The suspect was killed soon after officers arrived, but police had not said who fired the shot that killed the suspect. The condition of the people hurt was not immediately known.
Medics and other emergency responders were at the school. Police directed students’ families to reunite at Journey Church, at 61303 S. Highway 97, near Goodwill and Dairy Queen.
Authorities had not released further details about the victims or what led to the shooting.