Police in Bend, Oregon are responding to an active shooter situation at Silver Rail Elementary School on Thursday afternoon. The school is experiencing a significant police presence, according to an update on X. Authorities have advised individuals to avoid the area.
Silver Rail Elementary is located at 61530 SE Stone Creek Lane. As a precaution, police have set up a reunification site for families at Journey Church. This location is at 61303 S Highway 97, near Goodwill and Dairy Queen. The Bend Police Department has urged students’ families to proceed there.
Senator Jeff Merkley, representing Oregon, shared a statement on X. He expressed his concern about the incident and offered support to the affected community, emphasizing that violence should not be a fear at schools.
Newsweek has reached out to local police and Bend-La Pine Administrative School District for further information. Responses to these inquiries are still pending.
This situation is ongoing, and updates will be provided as new information is available.
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