In the first full day of loss, Bend learns more about Silver Rail shooting, mourns the victims

By Jireh Deng (OPB), Courtney Sherwood (OPB), Troy Brynelson (OPB), Dirk VanderHart (OPB), Bryce Dole (OPB), Kyra Buckley (OPB) and Jen Baires (OPB)

Oct. 16, 2026 2:06 p.m. Updated: Oct. 17, 2026 7:36 p.m.

Police Chief Mike Krantz said the shooter scaled a fence around Silver Rail Elementary moments before the tragedy unfolded.