Oregon school shooting kills 3 children, 1 teacher | NHK WORLD

Oregon school shooting kills 3 children, 1 teacher

A 16-year-old opened fire at an elementary school in the western US state of Oregon, killing three children and a teacher in the city of Bend.

Local police said three children aged 5 to 11 and a teacher were dead, and a 7-year-old child and another teacher were in critical condition.

Police said they had received reports that someone had entered the school and opened fire on Thursday afternoon.

Local media reported that the suspect was a 16-year-old male.

Police believe he entered the school after shooting at a locked door.

The suspect was reportedly shot dead at the scene.

More than 400 children attend the school. Police are investigating if there were any links between the suspect and the school.

Bend has a population of about 100,000, and is located about 280 kilometers southeast of Portland, Oregon's largest city.