# Mass Killings in The United States (2026)

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**Created:** [January 10, 2026, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-united-states-2026/1026533 "2026-01-10T14:56:08Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 16, 2026, 10:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-killings-in-the-united-states-2026/1026533/69 "2026-10-16T10:56:20Z")

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Revised and apparently final death toll is 5 in Bend. See later in this thread for more info:

> [@Elementary school active shooter in my town (Bend, Oregon)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elementary-school-active-shooter-in-my-town-bend-oregon/1033867):
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> There’s currently someone shooting up a local elementary school… frowning No one I know is involved, but reddit has unconfirmed reports of 5 dead so far. The shooter themselves might’ve been killed by an armed father of one of the other children. All unconfirmed. Sigh. Edit: News is confirming shooter is dead, 2+ taken to hospital. [At least 2 hurt, suspect dead after Bend police respond to shooter at Silver Rail Elementary School](https://www.kptv.com/2026/10/15/bend-police-respond-report-active-shooter-silver-rail-elementary-school/)

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