What we learned about the fatal Bend elementary school shooting in real time

By Joni Auden Land (OPB), Troy Brynelson (OPB), Casey Frizzell (OPB), Dirk VanderHart (OPB) and Bryce Dole (OPB)

Oct. 15, 2026 9:02 p.m. Updated: Oct. 16, 2026 1:25 a.m.

These live updates from Thursday show OPB’s verified reporting in real time as the Bend shooting unfolded.