Gunman is shot dead after opening fire at Oregon elementary school in Bend, injuring children

A gunman opened fire outside Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, wounding multiple children before a bystander shot and killed him. Police said at least two people were transported to hospital. Families were directed to a nearby church to be reunited with their children as emergency responders converged on the scene.

Police confirmed the shooter died at the scene, killed by a bystander who intervened.

At least two victims were hospitalised, though the full casualty count remained unclear in the immediate aftermath.

Silver Rail Elementary was placed on full lockdown as units from across the Bend area joined the large police response.