# Teen suspect dead after Oregon school shooting; election officials debunk conspiracy theory

https://mins.news/en/item/102965

- NBC News, 2026-10-16 11:02 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/school-shooting-oregon-debunking-election-conspiracy-morning-rundown-rcna603842

> Three children and a teacher were killed in a shooting at an Oregon school. Election officials are rebutting a conspiracy theory that has circulated for years, while another interest rate hike is also raised as a possibility.

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