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Police Respond to Shooter Reports at Bend Elementary School
Bend police responded to reports of an active shooter at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday.
Police reported a large presence nearby and asked people to avoid the area.
Families were directed to Journey Church on South Highway 97 to reunite with students.
One local report said a class had been released, while Pine Ridge and R.E. Jewell elementary schools and Caldera High were in lockdown.
The reports did not confirm that anyone had fired a weapon or provide information about injuries.
Police had released few details, and the situation was still developing.
Bend police responded to reports of an active shooter at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.
Police had a large presence at the school and asked people to avoid the area.
Families were directed to a reunification location at Journey Church on South Highway 97.
Reports from the scene said one class had been released.
Pine Ridge Elementary, R.E. Jewell Elementary and Caldera High were also reported to be in lockdown.
- Who
- Bend police responded to reports at Silver Rail Elementary School.
- What
- Police responded to reports of an active shooter in the area. The reports did not confirm that a shooting had occurred.
- When
- Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Where
- Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.
- Why
- Police were responding to reports of an active shooter.
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KTVZ reported a large police presence at Silver Rail Elementary and said police had confirmed their presence.
The Bend Bulletin reported that one class had been released and that three other schools were in lockdown.
KATU reported that police were responding to reports of an active shooter and that a family reunification location had been established.
- School
- Silver Rail Elementary School
- City
- Bend, Oregon
- Family reunification location
- Journey Church, 61303 S. Highway 97
- Other schools reported in lockdown
- Pine Ridge Elementary, R.E. Jewell Elementary and Caldera High
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What people are saying
The Bend Police Department is currently at Silver Rail Elementary School after a report of an active shooter.
Please avoid the area.