Shooting at Silver Rail Elementary

A 16-year-old shot his way through locked doors to get into an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, killing three children and a teacher.

Suspect found dead inside school

The suspect was found dead inside the school minutes after the shooting was first reported, Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz said.

Children and teacher injured

Three children aged 5, 8 and 11 were killed. Another child aged 7 and a teacher aged 54 were injured and taken to the hospital in critical condition.

First 911 call

The first 911 call came just before 1 p.m. from a person in a vehicle outside Silver Rail Elementary who reported being shot at by someone with a long gun.

Shooter's weapon

The attacker used a pump-action shotgun that was purchased by his mother, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the shooting.

Government response

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek said her heart was 'absolutely broken' and thanked the civilian who pursued the shooter.

“To the community member who heroically intervened to stop further loss of life: Your actions carry a heavy emotional burden, and i just want you to know that my thoughts are with you as well”