Bend, Oregon elementary school shooting: 16-year-old kills 3 children and a teacher
First seen · Oct 17, 4:04 AM (Seoul) · Last updated · Oct 17, 4:04 AM (Seoul)
A 16-year-old opened fire at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, on Oct. 15 local time, killing three children and a teacher. The suspect was shot dead by a resident who followed him into the building.
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A 16-year-old Bend resident opened fire at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, on Oct. 15 local time, killing three children aged 5, 8 and 11 and a teacher. A 7-year-old child and a 54-year-old teacher were taken to hospital in critical condition. Police ordered the school locked down at 1:01 p.m. and arrived at 1:02 p.m.
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The suspect shot his way through a locked door, and a resident who followed him inside shot and killed him. CNN reported that the resident’s brother identified him as Caleb Giamanco. The AP reported that the pump-action shotgun used in the attack had been bought by the suspect’s mother.
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Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler said, “Schools should be places where children can learn safely and feel secure.” The Bend-La Pine School District said the community remains in shock.
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The motive has not been determined, and investigators are searching the suspect’s home. The condition of the two critically injured victims and the findings on how the gun was obtained are still pending.