Bend Dad Identified, Police Release Names of School Shooting Victims

Police in Bend, Oregon, confirmed that the father of a student was the individual who shot the gunman during the Friday school shooting. The shooter was identified as a 17‑year‑old student who had been in the school’s cafeteria when the incident began. The father, whose name has been withheld pending legal proceedings, was arrested after a confrontation with police. Authorities have released the names of the victims, including three students and a teacher, all of whom sustained injuries. The school has closed for the remainder of the day and is working with law enforcement to support affected families.