A deadly shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, left three children and one teacher dead on Thursday. The 16-year-old suspect, identified as John Griffin Jr. III, was shot and killed by a bystander who confronted him inside the school, according to law enforcement sources cited by CBS News. Investigators said the suspect used a shotgun purchased by his mother, according to the sources. Authorities have not yet established a motive or confirmed whether the teenager had any connection to the school.&nbsp;Law enforcement officials told CBS News that investigators are examining the suspect's computer, phone, social media accounts, search history and other online activity. They are also investigating whether he had an interest in violence, including previous mass shootings. Officials stressed that the investigation remains in its early stages.<h2>Three children and one teacher killed</h2>Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz said during a news conference on Thursday night that the children killed in the shooting were 5, 8 and 11 years old. The youngest victim, 5-year-old Rhoam Summer, was identified through fundraising campaigns and a social media post shared by his father. Two other people, a 7-year-old child and a 54-year-old teacher, were hospitalized with critical injuries. According to Krantz, the gunman entered the school by shooting at locked doors. A bystander pursued the suspect, confronted him and shot him dead, the police chief said. Police officers responded within minutes of receiving 911 calls from the school. Upon arriving, they found the deceased gunman and other victims inside the building.<h2>Bystander identified as Kaylub Giamanco</h2>The family of the bystander identified him as Kaylub Giamanco, a Bend resident whose two daughters attend Silver Rail Elementary School. Giamanco's actions drew attention after he followed the gunman into the school and confronted him, ultimately ending the attack. In a statement released by his family, they said, "He is not seeking recognition, but instead wishes to express his gratitude to the first responders, school personnel, and community for the outpouring of love and support," the family said. Giamanco's mother also confirmed that he is the father of two children who attend the school, according to the Associated Press.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/did-trump-just-fire-katie-zacharia-as-his-new-press-secretary-here-s-what-he-said-1792172871191">Did Trump just fire Katie Zacharia as his new press secretary? Here’s what he said</a><h2>Trump calls bystander a ‘great hero’</h2>President Donald Trump praised the bystander who confronted and killed the gunman, describing him as a hero during remarks to reporters at the White House. "Well, I’ll tell you what. There was a great hero, and it could have been, as bad as it was, we had a great hero that went in and did the business. He took care of business," Trump told reporters at the White House. The shooting claimed the lives of three children, aged 5, 8 and 11, and a teacher. Another child and a teacher were rushed to the hospital with critical injuries. Police said the bystander saw the 16-year-old enter the school, followed him inside and engaged him in gunfire before killing him. Trump said the bystander's intervention may have prevented further casualties. "And thank God we had him, otherwise it would have been much worse. It’s a terrible thing, but thank goodness for a man that had a gun and knew how to use it," Trump said.<h2>Oregon midterm candidates suspend campaigns</h2>The deadly shooting has also prompted two politicians running for Oregon seats in next month's midterm elections to temporarily suspend their campaigns. Incumbent Congresswoman Janelle Bynum, who represents Oregon's 5th District, which includes parts of Bend, announced that she was pausing her campaign to focus on the community's response to the tragedy. Bynum said she was halting her campaign to focus on supporting and being with the community as it responds to this tragedy. Deschutes County Commissioner Patti Adair, the Republican candidate for the 5th District, also announced a pause in her campaign. Adair said she was suspending her campaign to focus on comforting and supporting our community.

Four killed in the Silver Rail Elementary School shooting in Oregon as a bystander kills the 16-year-old gunman. Investigators probe the motive

A deadly shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, left three children and one teacher dead on Thursday. The 16-year-old suspect, identified as John Griffin Jr. III, was shot and killed by a bystander who confronted him inside the school, according to law enforcement sources cited by CBS News. Investigators said the suspect used a shotgun purchased by his mother, according to the sources. Authorities have not yet established a motive or confirmed whether the teenager had any connection to the school. Law enforcement officials told CBS News that investigators are examining the suspect's computer, phone, social media accounts, search history and other online activity. They are also investigating whether he had an interest in violence, including previous mass shootings. Officials stressed that the investigation remains in its early stages. Three children and one teacher killed Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz said during a news conference on Thursday night that the children killed in the shooting were 5, 8 and 11 years old. The youngest victim, 5-year-old Rhoam Summer, was identified through fundraising campaigns and a social media post shared by his father. Two other people, a 7-year-old child and a 54-year-old teacher, were hospitalized with critical injuries. According to Krantz, the gunman entered the school by shooting at locked doors. A bystander pursued the suspect, confronted him and shot him dead, the police chief said. Police officers responded within minutes of receiving 911 calls from the school. Upon arriving, they found the deceased gunman and other victims inside the building. Bystander identified as Kaylub Giamanco The family of the bystander identified him as Kaylub Giamanco, a Bend resident whose two daughters attend Silver Rail Elementary School. Giamanco's actions drew attention after he followed the gunman into the school and confronted him, ultimately ending the attack. In a statement released by his family, they said, "He is not seeking recognition, but instead wishes to express his gratitude to the first responders, school personnel, and community for the outpouring of love and support," the family said. Giamanco's mother also confirmed that he is the father of two children who attend the school, according to the Associated Press. Also Read: Did Trump just fire Katie Zacharia as his new press secretary? Here’s what he said Trump calls bystander a ‘great hero’ President Donald Trump praised the bystander who confronted and killed the gunman, describing him as a hero during remarks to reporters at the White House. "Well, I’ll tell you what. There was a great hero, and it could have been, as bad as it was, we had a great hero that went in and did the business. He took care of business," Trump told reporters at the White House. The shooting claimed the lives of three children, aged 5, 8 and 11, and a teacher. Another child and a teacher were rushed to the hospital with critical injuries. Police said the bystander saw the 16-year-old enter the school, followed him inside and engaged him in gunfire before killing him. Trump said the bystander's intervention may have prevented further casualties. "And thank God we had him, otherwise it would have been much worse. It’s a terrible thing, but thank goodness for a man that had a gun and knew how to use it," Trump said. Oregon midterm candidates suspend campaigns The deadly shooting has also prompted two politicians running for Oregon seats in next month's midterm elections to temporarily suspend their campaigns. Incumbent Congresswoman Janelle Bynum, who represents Oregon's 5th District, which includes parts of Bend, announced that she was pausing her campaign to focus on the community's response to the tragedy. Bynum said she was halting her campaign to focus on supporting and being with the community as it responds to this tragedy. Deschutes County Commissioner Patti Adair, the Republican candidate for the 5th District, also announced a pause in her campaign. Adair said she was suspending her campaign to focus on comforting and supporting our community.

Four people were killed in an Oregon elementary school shooting. A bystander killed the 16-year-old gunman as investigators search for a motive

Oregon school shooting: 16-year-old shooter identified, used shotgun bought by mother; Trump praises bystander who shot gunman as 'great hero'

Three children and one adult were killed in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, according to preliminary information provided by a law enforcement source. Local police in Oregon said that the suspected shooter involved in the elementary school shooting was a 16-year-old boy from the northwestern state's city of Bend. "We have identified the suspect as a 16-year-old Bend resident," Bend Police Department Chief Mike Krantz told reporters, adding that "the suspect had been shot by a community member who had seen the suspect enter the school and pursued him into the school and engaged him."&nbsp;Following the incident, Silver Rail Elementary School was placed under lockdown. The Bend Police Department also established a reunification point where families could meet their children. Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook expressed grief over the incident in a statement. “We are stunned and heartbroken by this senseless tragedy,” said Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook in a statement. “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.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/inside-the-peshawar-school-tragedy-34-dead-building-s-condition-under-scrutiny-and-owner-arrested-here-s-what-happened-1792098408495">Inside the Peshawar school tragedy: 34 dead, building's condition under scrutiny and owner arrested. Here's what all happened</a>&nbsp;A large number of parents and concerned community members gathered outside the school on Thursday afternoon, waiting for information about the shooting and the safety of students. Police and emergency personnel responded in large numbers, with police vehicles, ambulances and a fire truck at the scene as authorities worked to address the aftermath of the tragedy.&nbsp;One of the deadliest school shootings in US history occurred at Virginia Tech on April 16, 2007. South Korean student Seung-Hui Cho killed 32 people and wounded 17 others before taking his own life. According to the Gun Violence Archive, the United States has recorded more than 360 mass shootings so far this year. The organization defines a mass shooting as an incident in which four or more people are shot.

Three children and one adult were killed in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. Police are investigating the deadly incident

Three children and one adult were killed in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, according to preliminary information provided by a law enforcement source. Local police in Oregon said that the suspected shooter involved in the elementary school shooting was a 16-year-old boy from the northwestern state's city of Bend. "We have identified the suspect as a 16-year-old Bend resident," Bend Police Department Chief Mike Krantz told reporters, adding that "the suspect had been shot by a community member who had seen the suspect enter the school and pursued him into the school and engaged him." Following the incident, Silver Rail Elementary School was placed under lockdown. The Bend Police Department also established a reunification point where families could meet their children. Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook expressed grief over the incident in a statement. “We are stunned and heartbroken by this senseless tragedy,” said Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook in a statement. “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.” Also Read: Inside the Peshawar school tragedy: 34 dead, building's condition under scrutiny and owner arrested. Here's what all happened A large number of parents and concerned community members gathered outside the school on Thursday afternoon, waiting for information about the shooting and the safety of students. Police and emergency personnel responded in large numbers, with police vehicles, ambulances and a fire truck at the scene as authorities worked to address the aftermath of the tragedy. One of the deadliest school shootings in US history occurred at Virginia Tech on April 16, 2007. South Korean student Seung-Hui Cho killed 32 people and wounded 17 others before taking his own life. According to the Gun Violence Archive, the United States has recorded more than 360 mass shootings so far this year. The organization defines a mass shooting as an incident in which four or more people are shot.

Three children and one adult were killed in a shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, prompting a major police and emergency response

Oregon school shooting: 16-year-old identified as suspect after at least four killed, including three children

Just a day after a woman was shot dead by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, federal immigration officers on Thursday (Jan 8) shot and wounded two people in Portland, Oregon. The FBI's Portland office, in a statement on X, confirmed that it was investigating an "agent involved shooting" but later deleted the post. This comes a day after 37-year-old Minnesota resident Renee Nicole Good was "shot in the face" by an ICE agent. The killing triggered widespread anger with Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey telling ICE to "get the fu** out". &nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/minneapolis-ice-shooting-woman-shot-in-face-by-ice-agent-identified-as-renee-nicole-good-all-we-know-about-her-1767834405663">Minneapolis ICE shooting: Woman 'shot in face' by ICE agent identified as Renee Nicole Good. All we know about her</a><h2>What happened in Oregon?</h2>As per the FBI's now-deleted statement, the shooting incident around 2:15 pm "involving Customs and Border Patrol Agents" wounded two individuals. While the victims' identities have not been revealed, the Portland Police Bureau said that its officers responded and found a man and a woman with apparent gunshot wounds. They were moved to a hospital and their conditions remain unknown, it added.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-you-killed-my-fu-ing-neighbour-medic-begs-to-help-renee-good-ice-officers-tells-him-i-don-t-care-disturbing-video-emerges-1767857999720">'You killed my fu**ing neighbour': Medic begs to help Renee Good, ICE officers tells him 'I don't care'. Disturbing video emerges</a>The local police force stressed that its officers were not involved in the shooting and said, "At 2:24 p.m., officers received information that a man who had been shot was calling and requesting help in the area of Northeast 146th Avenue and East Burnside. Officers responded and found a male and female with apparent gunshot wounds. Officers applied a tourniquet and summoned emergency medical personnel. The patients were transported to the hospital. Their conditions are unknown.""Officers have determined the two people were injured in the shooting involving federal agents."<h2>Portland mayor slams Trump and ICE</h2>Slamming US President Donald Trump and ICE, Portland's mayor, Keith Wilson, said the shooting in his city was the result of the flood of heavily-armed federal agents deployed by the POTUS as part of his crackdown on illegal immigration.“Just one day after the horrific violence in Minnesota at the hands of federal agents, our community here in Portland is now grappling with another deeply troubling incident,” he said. “We cannot sit by while constitutional protections erode and bloodshed mounts. Portland is not a 'training ground' for militarised agents, and the 'full force' threatened by the administration has deadly consequences.”

Just a day after an ICE agent killed Renee Good in Minneapolis, federal officers shot and wounded two people in Portland. The FBI says it is probing an agent-involved shooting.

Just a day after a woman was shot dead by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, federal immigration officers on Thursday (Jan 8) shot and wounded two people in Portland, Oregon. The FBI's Portland office, in a statement on X, confirmed that it was investigating an "agent involved shooting" but later deleted the post. This comes a day after 37-year-old Minnesota resident Renee Nicole Good was "shot in the face" by an ICE agent. The killing triggered widespread anger with Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey telling ICE to "get the fu** out". Also read | Minneapolis ICE shooting: Woman 'shot in face' by ICE agent identified as Renee Nicole Good. All we know about her What happened in Oregon? As per the FBI's now-deleted statement, the shooting incident around 2:15 pm "involving Customs and Border Patrol Agents" wounded two individuals. While the victims' identities have not been revealed, the Portland Police Bureau said that its officers responded and found a man and a woman with apparent gunshot wounds. They were moved to a hospital and their conditions remain unknown, it added. Also read | 'You killed my fu**ing neighbour': Medic begs to help Renee Good, ICE officers tells him 'I don't care'. Disturbing video emerges The local police force stressed that its officers were not involved in the shooting and said, "At 2:24 p.m., officers received information that a man who had been shot was calling and requesting help in the area of Northeast 146th Avenue and East Burnside. Officers responded and found a male and female with apparent gunshot wounds. Officers applied a tourniquet and summoned emergency medical personnel. The patients were transported to the hospital. Their conditions are unknown." "Officers have determined the two people were injured in the shooting involving federal agents." Portland mayor slams Trump and ICE Slamming US President Donald Trump and ICE, Portland's mayor, Keith Wilson, said the shooting in his city was the result of the flood of heavily-armed federal agents deployed by the POTUS as part of his crackdown on illegal immigration. “Just one day after the horrific violence in Minnesota at the hands of federal agents, our community here in Portland is now grappling with another deeply troubling incident,” he said. “We cannot sit by while constitutional protections erode and bloodshed mounts. Portland is not a 'training ground' for militarised agents, and the 'full force' threatened by the administration has deadly consequences.”

Just a day after an ICE agent killed Renee Good in Minneapolis, federal officers shot and wounded two people in Portland. The FBI says it is probing an agent-involved shooting.

Day after Minneapolis ICE shooting, federal officers shoot two people in Portland

oregon hostage situation - Several people were killed, including a suspect, following a hostage situation in Oregon’s Salem Monday.

According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, there were multiple fatalities but did not specify and number. Officials also did not indicate a possible motive for the crime. 
 
In a statement, police said: "As the incident unfolded, shots were fired. Ultimately, there were multiple fatalities during this incident, including that of the suspect."

The sheriff’s office declined to provide information regarding how many people were killed, who killed them, or what led up to the deaths, The Statesman Journal reported.

Oregon State Police are investigating the shooting and any deputies involved will be placed on administrative leave during the inquiry, the sheriff's office said. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

oregon hostage situation - Several people were killed, including a suspect, following a hostage situation in Oregon’s Salem Monday. According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, there were multiple fatalities but did not specify and number.

oregon hostage situation - Several people were killed, including a suspect, following a hostage situation in Oregon’s Salem Monday. According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, there were multiple fatalities but did not specify and number. Officials also did not indicate a possible motive for the crime. In a statement, police said: "As the incident unfolded, shots were fired. Ultimately, there were multiple fatalities during this incident, including that of the suspect." The sheriff’s office declined to provide information regarding how many people were killed, who killed them, or what led up to the deaths, The Statesman Journal reported. Oregon State Police are investigating the shooting and any deputies involved will be placed on administrative leave during the inquiry, the sheriff's office said. (With inputs from agencies)

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Oregon school shooting: 16-year-old shooter identified, used shotgun bought by mother; Trump praises bystander who shot gunman as 'great hero'

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Day after Minneapolis ICE shooting, federal officers shoot 2 people in Portland

US: Multiple people dead following hostage situation in Oregon