# Teen shooter kills 4 at Oregon elementary school

> Teen shooter kills 4 at Oregon elementary school before being shot by witness.
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- Summary: Teen shooter kills 4 at Oregon elementary school before being shot by witness. A 16-year-old killed three children and a teacher at Silver Rail Elementary in…
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## 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
## Key takeaway

A 16-year-old killed three children and a teacher at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon, before being shot by a witness.