2 min readOct 16, 2026 03:32 AM IST“We’re in the process at this time of going room by room and evacuating each of the people who are in that school. ... This is the kind of thing we never want to see happen in Bend. It’s devastating,” Miller said, pausing to control her emotions.At least two people were hospitalized Thursday following a shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, and the shooter is dead, authorities say.“We don’t have a number at this point. We know children are among the victims,” Communications Manager for the Bend Police Department Sheila Miller said.Miller said authorities received a call about a shot fired into a car outside Silver Rail Elementary at 12:59 p.m. and arrived on scene within minutes.The suspect was shot shortly after, though Miller said she didn’t know if it was by police or a bystander.The conditions of those injured were not immediately known.Spokespeople for the city and police department did not immediately return emails seeking comment from The Associated Press.Silver Rail Elementary was under lockdown, the Bend-La Pine school district wrote on Facebook.“We’re in the process at this time of going room by room and evacuating each of the people who are in that school. … This is the kind of thing we never want to see happen in Bend. It’s devastating,” Miller said, pausing to control her emotions.Story continues below this adThe school in Bend, Oregon, which is more than 100 miles (160 kilometers) southeast of Portland, had 459 enrolled students as of last year, according to the Oregon Department of Education. The school serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on InstagramTags:US school shootingsAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...AdvertisementLive BlogUS-Iran War Live News Updates: Trump says those leaking details of US strikes on Iran ‘should be shot dead’5 hours agoJailer 2 Movie Review Live Updates: Kamal Haasan reacts as Rajinikanth film gets positive reviews, eyes Rs 200 cr6 hours agoBoard Exams 2027 Live Updates: Check Madhya Pradesh 10th, 12th board exam dates9 hours agoIn SC/ST case, Supreme Court protects woman journalist who accused ACP of sexual harassment11 hours agoSupreme Court issues notice in plea against immunity to CEC, ECs, to hear cases Thursday19 hours agoAdvertisement