Four killed, including three Children during school shooting in Oregon, teen shooter dead

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New Delhi: Four people, including three children and a teacher, were killed in a shooting at a School in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, according to police.

The suspect, 16, also died after being shot by a community member inside the school, police said. Two other victims, a child aged seven and a teacher, were seriously injured and taken to hospital.

The shooting prompted an immediate response and lockdown at the elementary school, which is attended by students from kindergarten through fifth grade.

The police said the attacker entered the building by shooting his way through locked doors. The police arrived minutes after receiving emergency calls about gunfire near the school and reports of an active shooter inside the building.

According to reports, the alleged perpetrator was identified as a 16-year-old from Bend. Police said a member of the community tracked the attacker into the school and shot him.

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The police were looking into the details of the shooting, including whether or not the gunman was associated with the school or the children.

Soon after the crash, the School District said students were being bused to another location away from the scene so their families could pick them up.

The incident has triggered fresh concerns about gun violence in the US and school safety. Detectives are still investigating the shooting as authorities coordinate with families and students.

The shooting comes amid national concerns about gun violence in schools.

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