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Bend police to provide Oregon shooting update
A 16-year-old male suspect killed three children and a teacher at a an elementary school before fatally shot by a civilian.
Read at NewsNationShooter Kills Four at Oregon Elementary School Before Armed Bystander Intervenes
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What happened
A 16-year-old gunman opened fire at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, killing three children and a teacher. An armed bystander intervened and killed the suspect. Democratic lawmakers subsequently renewed calls for gun control following the tragedy.
Where coverage agrees
Reports across the spectrum agree that a 16-year-old gunman killed three children and a teacher at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, before an armed bystander stopped him.
How the framing differs
Left-leaning outlets like NBC News focused heavily on the political fallout and renewed Democratic calls for gun control. Center and right-leaning outlets dedicated more coverage to praising the armed bystander as a hero, with outlets like The Daily Wire identifying him as a father of two students. Right-leaning outlets such as Fox News and BizPac Review also highlighted details about the shooter and the weapon being purchased by his mother.
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Shooter Kills Four at Oregon Elementary School Before Being Shot Dead by Community Member
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Center Left · The Guardian
New York City police seek suspect in fatal subway station shooting
Center · NewsNation
Bend police to provide Oregon shooting update
Right · The Daily Signal
Shooter Kills Four at Oregon Elementary School Before Being Shot Dead by Community Member
Center Left · TIME
What We Know So Far About the Elementary School Shooting in Bend, Oregon
Center Left · NBC News
Democrats renew push for gun control after deadly Oregon school shooting
Center · The Wall Street Journal
A Father and a Teacher Risked Their Lives to Stop Oregon Elementary School Shooter
Center Right · Washington Examiner
Bystander ‘heroically’ stops Oregon school shooter after four killed: What to know
Far Right · BizPac Review
Oregon school shooter a former student who targeted Special Ed class – here’s why
Far Right · WorldNetDaily
‘A HERO!’ Man who took out killer was armed, in violation of school rule
Far Right · Townhall
Will the Mother of the Oregon Elementary School Shooter Be Charged?
Right · The Daily Wire - Breaking News, Videos & Podcasts
Hero Who Killed Oregon School Shooter Identified As Father Of Two Students
Far Right · One America News Network
Oregon: Authorities identify 16-year-old Silver Rail Elementary school shooter and the heroic armed father who halted the tragedy
Far Right · Breitbart News
Shotgun Used in Elementary School Attack Was Purchased 'Legally'
Left-leaning coverage
3 publishers
The GuardianCenter Left
New York City police seek suspect in fatal subway station shooting
Suspect shot a man in his 30s on the E train platform of the 53rd Street-7th Avenue subway station, according to NYPDA man was shot and killed in a New York City subway station Saturday afternoon, and the New York police department is searching for the suspect.The suspect fatally shot a man in his 30s on the E train platform of the 53rd Street-7th Avenue…
TIMECenter Left
What We Know So Far About the Elementary School Shooting in Bend, Oregon
Five people are dead, including a suspect, after a shooting incident at Silver Rail Elementary School.
NBC NewsCenter Left
Democrats renew push for gun control after deadly Oregon school shooting
With just three weeks until the midterm elections, some Democratic lawmakers are renewing calls for gun control following the deadly Oregon school shooting. NBC News’ Yamiche Alcindor shares the latest reaction from lawmakers.
Center coverage
3 publishers
NewsNationCenter
Bend police to provide Oregon shooting update
A 16-year-old male suspect killed three children and a teacher at a an elementary school before fatally shot by a civilian.
BBC NewsCenter
Children aged 5, 8 and 11 killed in US school shooting before suspect shot by bystander
A teacher was also killed in the attack at the Silver Rail Elementary School in the city of Bend, Oregon, police say.
The Wall Street JournalCenter
A Father and a Teacher Risked Their Lives to Stop Oregon Elementary School Shooter
Police said a 16-year-old was responsible for killing three students and a teacher.
Right-leaning coverage
12 publishers
The Daily SignalRight
Shooter Kills Four at Oregon Elementary School Before Being Shot Dead by Community Member
Oct 15 (Reuters) – A 16-year-old shooter opened fire on Thursday at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, killing four people including three children, before being killed by an armed member of the community who had pursued the assailant into the school, police said. The shooter entered Silver Rail Elementary School by firing through locked doors, police...
Blaze MediaRight
Trump calls armed parent who took down deadly Oregon elementary school shooter a 'great hero'
President Donald Trump on Friday told reporters at the White House that the armed individual who took down the deadly Oregon elementary school shooter the previous day "was a great hero," CNN reported.“Well, I’ll tell you what. There was a great hero, and it could have been — as bad as it was, we had a great hero that went in and did the business," Trump…
Washington ExaminerCenter Right
Bystander ‘heroically’ stops Oregon school shooter after four killed: What to know
Four people were killed in a school shooting in Oregon before a bystander “heroically” entered the school and killed the shooter. A 16-year-old, identified by police as John Griffin, armed with a shotgun, entered Silver Rail Elementary School shortly before 1 p.m. on Thursday, where he began opening fire at those inside. Bend Police Chief…
BizPac ReviewFar Right
Oregon school shooter a former student who targeted Special Ed class – here’s why
The 16-year-old who killed at least four people at an Oregon elementary school has been identified, providing insight as to his motivation in targeting the special education…
Fox NewsRight
Democrats call for gun control after Oregon school shooter reportedly uses shotgun purchased by his mother
A 16-year-old gunman broke into Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, killing three children and a teacher before an armed bystander intervened.
WorldNetDailyFar Right
‘A HERO!’ Man who took out killer was armed, in violation of school rule
Oregon 'bystander' saw shooter carrying weapon into building, followed him
The Daily Wire - Breaking News, Videos & PodcastsRight
Hero Who Killed Oregon School Shooter Identified As Father Of Two Students
The bystander who confronted and killed the gunman in the Silver Rail Elementary School shooting has been identified as Kaylub Giamanco, a 36-year-old carpenter and father of two girls who attend the school, his brother confirmed to NBC News. Giamanco was driving home for his lunch break when he heard gunshots and saw the gunman ...
One America News NetworkFar Right
Oregon: Authorities identify 16-year-old Silver Rail Elementary school shooter and the heroic armed father who halted the tragedy
Authorities have officially identified the 16-year-old gunman responsible for the deadly mass shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, as well as the courageous armed father whose quick intervention halted the tragedy before police officers breached the facility.
Breitbart NewsFar Right
Shotgun Used in Elementary School Attack Was Purchased 'Legally'
The 16-year-old attacker who targeted Silver Rail Elementary School on Thursday used a pump shotgun that was purchased "legally."