Four killed in Oregon elementary school shooting
A 16-year-old opened fire at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, killing children aged five, eight and eleven and a teacher, the BBC, Guardian and France 24 reported. Police said a community member pursued and killed the suspect inside the school; two other people were wounded and local schools closed afterward.
Why it matters
The attack renewed international attention on gun violence and security at American schools.
Sources
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Part of the October 16, 2026 brief.