Oregon School Shooting Claims Life Of Three Children And One Teacher

The gunman continued to shoot and kill three children ages 5, 8, and 11 as well as one teacher. Two others were injured including a 7-year-old and a 54-year-old teacher.

A school shooting in Oregon Thursday resulted in several deaths.

The shooting took place around 1pm at the Silver Rail Elementary School in the small city of Bend. A 16-year-old male reportedly shot his way through the locked doors, forcing entry.

The gunman continued to shoot and kill three children ages 5, 8, and 11 as well as one teacher. Two others were injured including a 7-year-old and a 54-year-old teacher who each remain in critical condition.

A bystander, who was outside the school, witnessed the attack and reportedly pursued the teen into the building and shot and killed him.

Police arrived within minutes and children were taken by bus to a nearby church serving as a reunification center for families.

The incident is now under investigation as authorities work to learn more.