A shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, left one person dead and two others injured, authorities confirmed. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning. Emergency responders arrived at the scene shortly after the shooting.
The victim, identified as a student, was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other individuals, including a staff member, were taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police have not yet released the name of the suspect.
This is the second shooting at a school in Oregon this year. In March, a similar incident occurred at a middle school in Portland, resulting in one fatality. Both incidents have prompted increased security measures at schools across the state.
School officials have not commented publicly on the incident, citing ongoing investigations. Local law enforcement is reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses. The school has been closed temporarily for further investigation.
The shooting has sparked concerns among parents and educators about school safety. Community leaders are calling for more resources to support mental health and security initiatives in schools.
The incident remains under active investigation, with no official statement on the motive or suspect at this time.
