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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.
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An active shooter report prompted a police response at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, according to the Bend Police Department.
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 lockdown
In 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 announced
Police 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.
Large police presence reported in the area
Photos and videos shared by local residents showed a significant police and emergency response, with multiple police vehicles, ambulances and a fire truck at the scene.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated with more information
