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At least 4, including 3 children, killed in US elementary school shooting

Al Jazeera English's headline. Reported by Al Jazeera English, The Guardian World, Rolling Stone, Le Monde in English, France 24, Sky News and 4 more.

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What the sources say, in brief

According to the Guardian, a 16-year-old opened fire at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, killing three children and a teacher before he was shot dead. Euronews reported that the children were aged 5, 8 and 11, and that another child and a teacher were critically injured. France 24 reported that the gunman was a former special needs student at the school, according to officials. The Sydney Morning Herald, citing law enforcement officials, reported that authorities believed at least five people were dead, while Al Jazeera and TASS gave lower totals of at least four. Sky News, citing NBC News, reported only that multiple fatalities had been reported. The story is developing.

Key points

  • A 16-year-old opened fire at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, according to The Guardian.
  • Euronews reported three children aged 5, 8 and 11 were killed, along with a teacher.
  • Euronews reported another child and a teacher were critically injured.
  • The suspect was shot dead by an armed bystander, according to Rolling Stone and Le Monde in English.
  • France 24 reported officials said the gunman was a former special needs student at the school.

What we know

  • A shooting took place at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, according to multiple outlets.
  • The suspected shooter, reported as 16 years old, was shot dead, according to The Guardian, Rolling Stone and Le Monde in English.
  • Three children and a teacher were killed, according to The Guardian, Rolling Stone and Le Monde in English.
  • Officials praised the heroism of people who helped to shorten the rampage, according to France 24.

What we don't know

  • The total number of dead is reported differently across outlets, and authorities have not confirmed a final figure in the excerpts supplied.
  • Authorities have indicated that details about the attack remain scant, according to Al Jazeera English.

What happens next

  • CBS News said authorities are investigating the shooting.

Sources differ: The Sydney Morning Herald reported at least five dead, while Euronews, France 24 and Al Jazeera reported four.

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Who is covering it

  1. Al Jazeera English Qatar At least 4, including 3 children, killed in US elementary school shooting Authorities have indicated that the shooter was killed by gunfire, though details remain scant about the attack. 15 Oct · Tier 2
  2. The Guardian World United Kingdom First Thing: Three young children killed in Oregon elementary school shooting Attacker, who also killed a teacher, was shot dead by a community member. Plus, NAZA film-makers describe Israel’s attempts to retaliate Good morning. A 16-year-old shooter opened fire at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, killing three children and a teacher before he was shot dead 16 Oct · Tier 2
  3. Rolling Stone United States Oregon School Shooting: 3 Children and a Teacher Killed in Tragedy The 16-year-old suspect was fatally shot by an armed bystander, police said 16 Oct · Tier 2
  4. Le Monde in English France Three children, one teacher killed in Oregon elementary school shooting Police said the suspect was a 16-year-old and was shot dead by an armed bystander. 16 Oct · Tier 2
  5. France 24 France US: Four killed in Oregon school shooting The teenage gunman who shot dead three children and a teacher in an Oregon school was a former special needs student there, officials said Friday, as they praised the heroism of people who helped to shorten the rampage. 17 Oct · Tier 2
  6. Sky News United Kingdom Multiple fatalities after school shooting in Oregon Multiple fatalities have been reported after a school shooting in Oregon, according to Sky's US partner NBC News. 16 Oct · Tier 3
  7. Euronews France Four killed in Oregon elementary school shooting, including three children aged 5 to 11 A 16-year-old opened fire at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, killing three children aged 5, 8 and 11, and a teacher. The suspect was found dead, while another child and a teacher were critically injured. 16 Oct · Tier 3
  8. TASS Russia Three children, adult killed in school shooting in Oregon — TV The suspect was shot and killed, the TV channel said 16 Oct · Tier 3
  9. The Sydney Morning Herald Australia Several people killed in shooting at US school Authorities believe at least five people are dead following a shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, law enforcement officials said. 16 Oct · Tier 3
  10. CBS News United States Several killed, including children, in Oregon elementary school shooting, sources say Police say a gunman walked into Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday and opened fire. Law enforcement sources said that at least four people are dead, including children. The suspect is also dead. Mark Strassmann reports. 16 Oct · Tier 3

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