# Oregon governor responds to school shooting

> Governor Tina Kotek of Oregon reacted to a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School.
- Title: Oregon governor responds to school shooting · NPR | Shortify
- Summary: Governor Tina Kotek of Oregon reacted to a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek responded to a shooting at Silver Rail…
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- Source: NPR — https://npr.org/2026/10/17/nx-s1-6005814/oregon-governor-tina-kotek-reacts-to-silver-rail-elementary-school-shooting
- Published: 2026-10-17T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tina kotek, silver rail elementary, oregon, school shooting, news
## Shooting at Oregon school
A shooting occurred at Silver Rail Elementary School in Oregon on October 17, 2026.
## Governor Kotek responds
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek reacted to the shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School.
## Coverage and reporting
NPR reported on Governor Kotek's reaction to the incident on All Things Considered.
## Key takeaway

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek responded to a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School on October 17, 2026.