# ‘This is a horrible day’: Oregon Gov. Kotek offers support to Bend community after shooting

https://mins.news/en/item/102392

- NBC News, 2026-10-16 00:57 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/oregon-gov-kotek-offers-support-to-bend-community-following-shooting-271666245989

> Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek said she was “heartbroken” and offered support to the Bend community after a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School left multiple people dead, including children. The 16-year-old suspected gunman was killed shortly after police received reports of the incident.

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