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Oregon school shooter was former student
A 16-year-old killed three children and a teacher at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. Police identified him as a former special-needs student at the school.
In brief
A 16-year-old killed three children and a teacher at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. Police identified him as a former special-needs student at the school. A 16-year-old former special-needs student at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon killed three children and a teacher in a shooting on…
Shooting at Oregon elementary school
A 16-year-old killed three children and a teacher at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon on October 16, 2026. Police and school officials identified the attacker as Griffin J. John II.
Shooter was former special-needs student
Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz identified the attacker on Friday, a day after the shooting. The 16-year-old was a former special-needs student at Silver Rail Elementary School.
School superintendent addresses the community
Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook spoke during a news conference in Bend, Oregon on October 16, 2026 following the shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School.
The big picture
A 16-year-old former special-needs student at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon killed three children and a teacher in a shooting on October 16, 2026.