# Children among victims in Bend Oregon school shooting

> Children injured in Oregon school shooting as suspect dies.
- Title: Children among victims in Bend Oregon school shooting
- Summary: Children injured in Oregon school shooting as suspect dies. A gunman killed at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, leaving children among the…
- Keywords: bend, oregon, silver rail elementary school, children, school shooting, suspect, police, bend police department, oregon school shooting, entertainment, culture, news
- Source: LADbible — https://ladbible.com/news/us-news/children-among-victims-bend-oregon-school-shooting-364767-20261015
- Published: 2026-10-15T23:01:34.49+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bend, oregon, silver rail elementary school, children, school shooting, suspect, police, bend police department, oregon school shooting, entertainment, culture, news
## School shooting in Bend
A gunman opened fire at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, leaving multiple people injured.
## Suspect killed
The suspected shooter was killed, possibly by a bystander, according to Bend Police Department.
## Children among victims
At least two children were injured at the school, with 400-450 students attending.
## Police response
Police evacuated the school and are taking people to a reunification center by bus.
## Senator and Congresswoman reactions
Senator Jeff Merkley and Congresswoman Janelle Bynum paused campaign activities to support the community.
## Community impact
Parents expressed fear that children would use desks as cover from gunfire instead of making friends.
## Key takeaway

A gunman killed at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, leaving children among the injured.