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Police: Armed Bystander Killed 16-Year-Old Oregon School Shooter

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Local police in Oregon said four people — a teacher and three children aged 5, 8 and 11 — were killed in a shooting at a primary school. The BBC reported the statements from a police press conference.

What police described

According to BBC News, citing local police, a 16-year-old suspect forced his way into the school by firing at locked doors.

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How it ended

Police said an armed member of the community followed the suspect inside the school and killed him. A related BBC link described the shooter as being shot by a bystander.

Victims and injuries

Police said two additional victims — a 7-year-old and another teacher — were transported to a hospital in critical condition.

BBC News did not include further details such as the school’s name, the city, or a possible motive.

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Source: BBC News video page, attributing information to local police.

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