10/16/2026
Our hearts are heavy as we grieve alongside our neighbors in Bend. In moments like these, we are reminded how deeply connected our Central Oregon communities are. We extend our deepest condolences to the families, students, staff, and the entire Bend community.
Date: Oct. 15, 2026
Case #: 2026-00057584
Incident: Active shooter incident at Silver Rail Elementary School
Date / Time of Incident: Oct. 15, 2026 / 12:59 p.m.
Location: Silver Rail Elementary, 61530 SE Stone Creek Lane, Bend
At approximately 12:59 p.m., Bend Police responded to Silver Rail Elementary on reports of an active shooter. The first call indicated that an unknown man had shot into a car.
In the next minute, Deschutes County Dispatch received multiple 911 calls reporting that a person had entered the school and begun shooting.
Dispatch sent out an alert tone to send all law enforcement to the scene. At 1:02 p.m., Bend Police officers were on the scene. Seconds later, officers reported the suspect had been shot and killed, possibly by a bystander.
At this time, we have confirmed there are multiple victims. At least two people were transported to St. Charles Bend. Their status at this time is not known. Children are among the victims.
Law enforcement is in the process of evacuating each classroom at Silver Rail Elementary. Students are being transported by Bend-La Pine Schools buses to Journey Church, 61303 S Highway 97, for reunification. We ask families and guardians to respond there.
There will be a large law enforcement presence in the area of the school and at Journey Church for the foreseeable future. Please avoid the area.
We know what a very difficult time this is for our community – we are thinking of the families and friends of Silver Rail Elementary and everyone in Bend and beyond who are affected by this terrible tragedy.
“We are stunned and heartbroken by this senseless tragedy,” Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook. “We extend our deepest sympathy to the families and to everyone affected by this violence. No words can adequately express the grief our community is experiencing. Our immediate priorities are caring for our students and staff and assisting law enforcement and emergency responders.”
