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Bend police chief vows to never say shooter's name again after father with a legally carried firearm stopped the attack at Silver Rail Elementary
Bend police chief vows to never say shooter's name again after father with a legally carried firearm stopped the attack at Silver Rail Elementary
Bend police chief vows to never say shooter's name again after father with a legally carried firearm stopped the attack at Silver Rail Elementary

Published on: 10/16/2026

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In a press conference with other local officials on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz shared more details about the prior day's fatal mass shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School.

The 16-year-old shooter behind Thursday’s deadly shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend was identified as Griffin J. John II, Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz said Friday.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/10/i-will-not-say-his-name-again-bend-police-identify-16-year-old-as-shooter-in-deadly-school-attack.html

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