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.
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- Bend, Oregon
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