Active shooter at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon

Multiple 911 calls reported an active shooter inside Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, within a minute of an initial report of a shot fired into a car just before 1 p.m. on Oct. 15, 2026, police said.

Authorities have not confirmed who fired the fatal shot at the suspect, though it may have been a bystander.

Multiple people, including children, were injured. At least two victims were transported to a hospital in unknown condition.

Families were directed to a nearby church for reunification.

The FBI and ATF are participating in the investigation.

For Indian-origin families in the Bend area, this incident underscores the need to stay alert to local emergency communications and reunification instructions.