\n The FBI is on the scene and assisting in the ongoing investigation, according to FBI Director Kash Patel. \u201cWe will make every resource they need available,\u201d he said on X.<\/a>\n <\/p>\n \n There have been at least 52 school shootings in the United States so far this year, leaving at least 28 people dead and 48 others injured, according to CNN\u2019s analysis of events reported by the Gun Violence Archive, Education Week and Everytown for Gun Safety. The tragedy at Silver Rail Elementary represents the 36th shooting on K-12 school grounds this year, the data shows.\n <\/p>\n \n \u201cWe are stunned and heartbroken by this senseless tragedy,\u201d said Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook in a statement. \u201cWe extend our deepest sympathy to the families and to everyone affected by this violence. No words can adequately express the grief our community is experiencing.\u201d\n <\/p>\n \n City officials will hold another news conference about the shooting at 5:30 p.m. local time at the City Council Chamber, according to a city council member.\n <\/p>\n \n A large crowd of parents and concerned community members gathered outside the school Thursday afternoon as they waited for updates about the situation. There was a large police and emergency personnel response, including police vehicles, ambulances and a fire truck.\n <\/p>\n \n School buses carrying students and staff members later arrived at the reunification center set up at the nearby Journey Church.\n <\/p>\n \n Over 400 students are enrolled at Silver Rail Elementary.\n <\/p>\n![\"Screenshot-2026-10-15-at-5.10.05\u202fPM.jpg\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/screenshot-2026-10-15-at-5-10-05-pm.jpg\")
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