Three children and a teacher were killed in a shooting at Silver Rail elementary school in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday afternoon. The attacker, a 16-year-old former student, was fatally shot by a parent.
Police reported that Griffin J John II, 16, climbed over a school fence, fired through locked doors, and entered a special education classroom. He shot six people before being killed by a parent. The children who died were aged five, eight, and 11, and were all in the same classroom. The teacher killed was identified as Megan Lambert.
The incident has deeply affected the city of Bend. A memorial of flowers, balloons, and teddy bears has grown outside the school, with a steady stream of people visiting to pay their respects. Community members have also organised fundraisers and meal trains.
On Friday evening, a second vigil was held in downtown Bend, where hundreds gathered in silence to grieve.