Bend: Quick Facts

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Nov. 12, 2026

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Father who killed Bend school shooter told 911: ‘I will shoot them right now’ • Nov. 4, 2026, 2:00 PM ET (Washington Post)

Authorities release 911 call from the man who killed a shooter inside an Oregon elementary school • Nov. 3, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (PBS)

Hero teacher who tackled Bend gunman speaks out as community prepares to reopen school • Nov. 1, 2026, 10:46 AM ET (CNN)

‘It all happened so fast,’ Oregon educator who confronted school shooter says • Oct. 30, 2026, 8:12 PM ET (NBC)

Bend, Oregon, shooter previously said he was bullied and told police he was assaulted at home • Oct. 27, 2026, 5:53 PM ET (NBC)

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