In brief
Friday night, a 16‑year‑old gunman forced his way into a primary school in Oregon by shooting at locked doors. Four victims, a teacher and three children aged 5, 8 and 11, were killed. An armed community member confronted the suspect inside and shot him, ending the attack. Two more victims—a 7‑year‑old child and another teacher—were taken to hospital in critical condition. The incident has reignited debates over school safety and gun control across the state.
A 16‑year‑old suspect forced his way into a primary school in Oregon by firing at locked doors, according to local police.
The gunman shot four people, including a teacher and three children aged 5, 8 and 11, killing them outright.
He was later shot and killed by an armed member of the community who followed him inside the school.
Two additional victims— a 7‑year‑old child and another teacher—were transported to hospital in critical condition.
The incident has prompted renewed calls for enhanced school safety measures and stricter gun‑control laws across the United States.
