Suspected gunman dead after shooting injures children at Bend, Oregon elementary school

Several people, including children, were injured in a shooting on Thursday afternoon at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. The suspected gunman is dead, according to Bend police spokesperson Sheila Miller. The Guardian

Police said officers responded Thursday afternoon to reports of an active shooting at the school. Miller said a shot was fired into a car at around 12:59pm in connection with the shooting. Officers arrived on scene at about 1:02pm.

The suspected assailant was shot and killed inside the school. Police said it was unclear by whom. The identity of the suspected shooter remains unknown.

At least two people were hospitalized after the shooting. Police said the full scope of victims and their statuses was not immediately clear. Authorities said children were among the victims but did not confirm victims' identities or ages.

Emergency officials were evacuating the elementary school room by room as the response continued. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek said she was monitoring the situation. FBI Director Kash Patel said the FBI is helping local authorities investigate.