Public Safety · Bend, OR
Bend Elementary School Shooting: Governor Kotek Addresses Ongoing Investigation
Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon experienced a shooting that killed three children and 25-year-old teacher Megan Lambert; the 16-year-old shooter was stopped by heroic bystanders including a teacher who tackled him and a parent who shot the suspect. Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz identified victims at a press conference, while Governor Tina Kotek emphasized community mental-health resources and said details on the investigation, including how the minor obtained the firearm, remain under review. The school had conducted a lockdown drill weeks earlier and maintained security locks on its doors. Community members have gathered for vigils as the area mourns.