Silver Rail Elementary School: Active shooter situation reported in Bend, Oregon

An active shooter situation has been reported at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, according to police. An active shooter report prompted a police response at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, according to the Bend Police Department.Active shooter situation reported at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. (Unsplash)In a statement, police said officers are “currently at Silver Rail Elementary School after a report of an active shooter. There is a large police presence in the area. Please avoid the area. We will share more information as soon as we can.”Silver Rail Elementary School on lockdownIn a Facebook post, Bend-La Pine Schools said, "We have a lockdown in progress at Silver Rail Elementary School. Police and emergency services are on scene. We will provide updates."Family reunification location announcedPolice said the reunification location for families "will be located at Journey Church, 61303 S Highway 97 near Goodwill and Dairy Queen."Authorities asked students' families to go to the designated location for reunification.This is a breaking news story and will be updated with more informationVaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports. Vaishnavi holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she was awarded the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student. She began her career at the International Business Times (US Edition), covering US breaking news, politics, and entertainment. She later joined Opoyi, reporting across all beats, including US sports and trending stories. Prior to Hindustan Times, she served as World Lead at Times Now News, covering comprehensive world news and events. Vaishnavi has expertise in politics, entertainment, and breaking news, and enjoys tackling stories across a wide range of topics. Beyond the newsroom, she is an avid traveller, a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, and a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys watching latest shows and films. She also enjoys engaging in debates and discussions on Reddit.Read More