US authorities report 4 dead in school shooting in Oregon

Washington, Oct 15 (KUNA) -- U.S. security authorities announced on Thursday that at least four people, including children, were killed in a shooting at a school in the city of Bend, Oregon. Police officials told U.S. media that emergency management received a report of an unidentified man shooting at a car in Bend, followed by additional reports of an individual entering Silver Rail Elementary School and firing randomly at those inside. They added that, according to initial information, three children and one adult were killed in the incident.

For her part, Bend Police Department spokesperson Sheila Miller said at a press conference that the shooter was neutralized before police arrived at the scene, noting that authorities had not yet confirmed the identity of the person who opened fire. She reported that at least two people were transported to hospitals by ambulance, while authorities moved students to another location to reunite them with their families, without announcing a final casualty count. Local city authorities announced in a statement that Silver Rail Elementary School had been closed as a precaution. (End) A.M.M. / M.M.J.