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After the unimaginable happens, an Oregon town mourns: ‘You can’t stop thinking about the kids’

After the unimaginable happens, an Oregon town mourns: ‘You can’t stop thinking about the kids’

Summary

A 16-year-old former student shot and killed a teacher and three children at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. The shooter was then killed by a parent, and the community mourned the loss with memorials and vigils.

Key Facts

  • The shooting happened at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.
  • The shooter was Griffin J John II, a 16-year-old former student.
  • He climbed over a fence, fired through locked doors, and targeted a special education classroom.
  • Four people were killed: one teacher and three children aged 5, 8, and 11.
  • A parent at the scene fatally shot the attacker.
  • The teacher killed was Megan Lambert, age 25, known for supporting students with special needs.
  • The community held memorials, vigils, and created a growing memorial with flowers and messages.
  • Many parents and residents expressed shock and grief, highlighting the tight-knit nature of the community.
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