From NBC Bay Area · · 1m 10s
Teacher Survived Bend Shooting
Teacher who survived Oregon school shooting tried to close door but shooter was already there.
In brief
Teacher who survived Oregon school shooting tried to close door but shooter was already there. Teacher Becky Drury was shot at close range during Bend school shooting but tried to shut classroom door before being fatally wounded. Originally reported by NBC Bay Area.
Teacher Survived Shooting
Becky Drury was shot and seriously wounded by a teenage gunman at Silver Rail Elementary School in Oregon.
Teacher's Statement
Drury said she saw the attacker and tried to shut the classroom door, but the shooter was already there.
Injuries Sustained
Drury described losing almost her entire left hand and severe injuries to her other arm from the gunshot.
Survival Attempt
Drury pretended to be dead to avoid further shooting after being unable to defend herself or protect others.
Victims Confirmed
Three children ages 5, 8 and 11 and a 25-year-old teacher were killed in the attack starting around 1 p.m.
Shooter's Fate
The 16-year-old gunman was fatally shot by a bystander who saw him fire at a truck and enter the school.
Investigation Status
Police are investigating whether the shooter viewed extremist material online, including nihilistic violent extremism content.
The main idea
Teacher Becky Drury was shot at close range during Bend school shooting but tried to shut classroom door before being fatally wounded.
