Bend Fire & Rescue

10/19/2026

Silver Rail Elementary Incident Update - Monday Afternoon

Oct. 19: Bend Police Provide Update on Silver Rail Elementary School Shooting

The Bend Police Department continues to focus our efforts on the horrific Silver Rail Elementary School shooting that took place on Thursday, Oct. 15. Our investigators, the Tri-County Major Incident Team and many other members of our team here continue to work tirelessly on this case.

We know our community still has a lot of questions, and we appreciate your patience as we conduct a thorough investigation. To that end, at this time we are not sharing additional information about the suspect, the weapon used or other details that are part of that active investigation. When we have news to share on the investigative front, we will share it.

There is a lot of misinformation out there right now. We encourage our community to get their information from trusted sources, namely the Bend-La Pine Schools and the Bend Police Department.

Sometimes, as investigations progress, new information comes out that may be different from what we initially knew and shared. For example, we have received questions from members of the media and the public about how many people were in the classroom where the shooting occurred. Our investigators have confirmed that there were a total of four adults and five children in the classroom at the time of the incident.

This afternoon, our Department expects to complete its investigative work at the school building, and will turn over the building to the school district. The investigation will continue, but evidence collection at the school will have been completed at that time.

The FBI Victim Services Division is currently helping families collect belongings that were left behind in the unaffected parts of Silver Rail Elementary. Over the weekend, the victim advocates completed this process for staff members. We appreciate you giving families and staff the space to grieve as they take part in this process, which is not taking place at the elementary school.

As most children return to Bend-La Pine Schools on Wednesday, we know you want to know what that’s going to look like. Our team is working with the safety team at Bend-La Pine Schools to ensure you see our officers in and around school campuses on Wednesday and for the foreseeable future.

Please take care of yourselves. Remember that there are many resources available.

The City of Bend has collected a list of helpful resources: https://bendoregon.gov/community-support-resources/
Deschutes County Behavioral Health has a list of upcoming opportunities for community support: https://www.deschutescounty.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/339
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management has created a page with details of community support available as well: https://apps.oregon.gov/oregon-newsroom/OR/OEM/Posts/Post/Support-Bend

10/19/2026

The Community Support & Healing Gatherings continue. Deschutes County Health Services, St. Charles Health System, and Bend-La Pine Schools offer two more free community support events this week. These drop-in sessions will provide crisis stabilization, emotional support, and a safe space for community healing.

There is no community support event planned for today, Monday. Teams will focus on supporting the students, families, and staff of Silver Rail Elementary School.

These events are known as CISM. What is CISM? Critical Incident Stress Management is an opportunity to come together in a safe, supportive space following a traumatic or difficult experience. Led by trained peers and professionals, these conversations help us better understand the physical, mental, and emotional responses that can follow stressful events. It’s a time to connect, share experiences if you feel comfortable, and learn practical tools to help care for yourself and one another as we process and move forward.

The CISM events are open to families, staff, and community member who would like support processing their feelings following the tragedy at Silver Rail Elementary.

Tuesday, October 20, and Wednesday, October 21
Time: 10 am - 3 pm
Location: Deschutes Public Library - Central Library, 61956 SE Santorini St., Bend
Cost: Free and open to all students, families, staff, and community members

Immediate 24/7 Crisis Resources:
The Deschutes County Stabilization Center is open 24 hours a day for immediate, walk-in mental health support at 63311 NE Jamison St. in Bend. Individuals can also call the local crisis line at 541-322-7500 ext. 9 or call/text the national hotline at 988.

10/19/2026

Bend is coming together for our community. 💜 Thank you to the following local businesses offering free lunch/kids' meals to any Bend-La Pine Schools students in need, especially those whose families struggle financially and who depend on school meals for food access. The student or family just needs to mention this offer when they go into the restaurant, Monday and Tuesday, October 19-20.

Wetlands Taphouse - 51375 Hwy 97, La Pine
Chick-fil-A - 20508 N E Robal Ln, Bend
Valentine's Deli - 555 NW Arizona Ave #25, Bend
El Rancho Grande - 63455 N Hwy 97 Ste 23, Bend
Rancho South - 19550 Amber Meadow Dr Ste 120, bend
Americana - 536 NW Arizona Ave, Bend
Lucky's Woodsman - 319 SW Century Dr, Bend
Jackson's Corner - 845 NW Delaware Ave, Bend
Mountain Burger - 2747 NW Crossing Dr, Bend

If your family-friendly business would like to join in supporting our students in need of meal access, please tell us in the comments. Thank you, Central Oregon!

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10/17/2026

🌲 Oregon State Parks is waiving parking fees at Central Oregon state parks beginning today and continuing through the weekend.

The waiver includes day-use parking fees at:
• LaPine State Park
• Tumalo State Park
• Prineville Reservoir State Park
• Smith Rock State Park
• Cline Falls State Scenic Viewpoint
• The Cove Palisades State Park

During this difficult time, Oregon State Parks hopes to give community members additional opportunities to spend time outdoors, connect with family and friends, and find moments of calm.

Community organizations and local attractions are also offering supportive activities for families, including arts and crafts and other opportunities to spend time together.

People respond to traumatic events in different ways. For some, time outdoors or familiar activities with loved ones can provide comfort. Others may benefit from talking with trained crisis professionals. Please choose the support that feels right for you and your family.

💚 Additional resources and information for the Bend community:
https://apps.oregon.gov/oregon-newsroom/OR/OEM/Posts/Post/Support-Bend

Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Oregon
Deschutes County
Deschutes County Health Services
Oregon Health Authority
Oregon Department of Human Services
Governor Tina Kotek
Oregon State Police
Oregon State Marine Board
Oregon State Sheriffs' Association
Departamento de Servicios Humanos de Oregon
City of Bend, Oregon Government
City of Redmond, Oregon
Bend Fire & Rescue

10/16/2026

Friday afternoon update on the Silver Rail Elementary shooting.

10/16/2026

El Departamento de Bomberos y Rescate de Bend ha cancelado su evento annual de puertas abiertas, progamado para el sábado 17 de octubre en la estación de bomberos del norte, a raíz del trágico tiroteo ocurrido ayer en la escuela primeria Silver Rail.

El objective era que este fuera un día para que las familias se reunieran, aprendieran y se relacionaran con nuestros bomberos y las agencias colaboradoras. A la luz de la tremenda pérdida que está sufriendo nuestra comunidad, no creemos que sea apropiado seguir adelante con el evento.

Nuestro enfoque sigue centrado en los estudiantes, las familias, los educadores y los miembros de la comunidad afectados por esta tragedia. Agradecemos la comprensión de la comunidad mientras atravesamos juntos estos días difíciles.

La información sobre los eventos comunitarios de Bend Fire & Rescue se dará a conocer más adelante. Para recibir actualizaciones, más información y recursos sobre el incidente en la escuela primaria Silver Rail, por favor visita https://bendoregon.gov/community-support-resources/

10/16/2026

Bend Fire & Rescue has canceled its annual Open House scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17, at the North Fire Station following yesterday’s tragic shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School.

This was intended to be a day for families to come together, learn and connect with our firefighters and partner agencies. In light of the tremendous loss our community is experiencing, we do not believe it is appropriate to move forward with the event.

Our focus remains with the students, families, educators and community members affected by this tragedy. We are grateful for the community’s understanding as we navigate these difficult days together.

Information about future Bend Fire & Rescue community events will be shared at a later date. For updates, further information and resources on the Silver Rail Elementary incident, please visit https://bendoregon.gov/community-support-resources/