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Oregon school shooting: Gunman kills 3 students and teacher before being shot dead by community member

A 16-year-old gunman opened fire at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, killing three children and a teacher.

DW reports that a 16-year-old gunman opened fire at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, killing three children and a teacher.

A community member pursued and killed the suspected shooter, authorities said.

This world story centres on Germany. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Bend and Oregon.

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Germany · Europe
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Bend, Oregon
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World

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