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Multiple people, including children, injured in elementary school shooting in Oregon

Number of people injured at scene was not clear, as police say suspected shooter is dead at the scene Multiple people, including children, were injured in a…

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The Guardian reports: Number of people injured at scene was not clear, as police say suspected shooter is dead at the scene Multiple people, including children, were injured in a shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, police confirmed in a press conference.

Police responded to reports of on active shooting at the Silver Rail elementary school on Thursday afternoon. It is unclear who fired the shot.

The story is also being covered by DW, Al Jazeera English and France 24. DW reports that three children, one adult dead in Oregon elementary school shooting, US media report. Al Jazeera English adds that authorities have indicated that the shooter was killed by gunfire, though details remain scant about the attack.

This world story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Oregon, Bend and Multiple.

Why it matters

International developments of this kind are often followed closely by governments, aid organisations and global markets. 4 separate news organisations are reporting on it, a sign of its wider significance.

Key details

Location
United Kingdom · Europe
Reported by
The Guardian, DW, Al Jazeera English and France 24
First reported
Key names
Oregon, Bend, Multiple, Silver Rail
Section
World

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