Silver Rail Elementary School Placed on Lockdown Following Active Shooter Report in Bend, Oregon

An active shooter was reported Thursday at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, according to school district officials.

The campus was placed on immediate lockdown as a large emergency response, including police vehicles, ambulances, and a fire truck, was deployed to the scene.

The Bend Police Department advised the public to avoid the area and established a family reunification point at Journey Church (61303 S. Highway 97). A large crowd of parents and community members gathered outside the school perimeter awaiting official updates.

UPDATE: Unconfirmed Dispatches Report Suspect Neutralized

Emergency scanner traffic indicated that the reported shooter may have been neutralized prior to police securing the building, with initial unverified reports suggesting the suspect was shot on scene, possibly involving a student’s father.

Law enforcement officials have not confirmed these reports or released official details regarding injuries or suspect status.

This is a developing story and will be updated as official statements are released.