Teen Shooter Kills 3 Children, 1 Teacher at Oregon Elementary School

Three children and one teacher are dead after a shooter forced his way into an elementary school in Oregon on Thursday afternoon and opened fire, authorities said. The suspected shooter, a 16-year-old, was fatally shot by a community member who saw the teen going into the Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz told reporters at a news conference Thursday evening. The attack has shocked the community and reignited debates about school safety and gun control. The quick action of the community member prevented further casualties, but the loss of life is devastating. Police are investigating the motive and how the shooter obtained the weapon. ABC News reports on the latest details from the scene, including witness accounts and the police response. The victims have not yet been publicly identified. Watch for updates as the investigation continues.