Date: Oct. 16, 2026   
Case #: 2026-00057584  
Incident: UPDATE: Active shooter incident at Silver Rail Elementary School  
Date / Time of Incident: Oct. 15, 2026 / 12:59 p.m.   
Location: Silver Rail Elementary, 61530 SE Stone Creek Lane, Bend  

The Bend Police Department would like to provide an update reflecting information shared in today’s press conference. 

“Yesterday was a terrible day for our community, and I appreciate the thousands of people who showed up at last night’s vigil at Drake Park because you care about each other, and that mattered,” Chief Mike Krantz said. “That is what community looks like.”  

To recap: 

At 12:59 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15, Deschutes County Dispatch received a 911 call from a person in a vehicle who reported being shot at multiple times by a person with a long gun. Dispatch received dozens of 911 calls reporting that a shooter had entered the building at Silver Rail Elementary School on SE Stone Creek Lane in Bend. Dispatch used a tone to alert all law enforcement at 1 p.m. Officers responding to the scene directed the school to go into lockdown at 1:01 p.m.  

Our first officers arrived on the scene at 1:02 p.m., and moments later, an officer reported the suspect had been shot several times by a community member.    

Five people succumbed to their injuries at the scene, including the suspect. The deceased at the scene include three children, ages 5, 8 and 11, and one 25-year-old teacher. One 7-year-old child and one 54-year-old teacher were transported by Bend Fire to St. Charles Bend with critical injuries. All students and staff at the scene were transported by Bend-La Pine School buses to Journey Church for reunification with families and guardians.   

Here is the new information that Bend Police shared today:

At approximately 12:58 p.m. on Thursday, Oct.15, two vehicles were traveling westbound on Brentwood Avenue near Silver Rail Elementary. At that time, the suspect approached the fenced rear of the school from an undeveloped area near Nina Avenue. The suspect crossed the street, threw his weapon over the fence, and climbed the fence onto school property. The driver of a red Toyota pickup truck witnessed this and verbally confronted the suspect. The suspect fired at the pickup, striking it at least three times. After the red pickup was fired upon, the driver continued down the street and made the initial 911 call.  

The driver of a second vehicle, a 36-year-old man whose children attend the school, also witnessed this initial shooting incident. He drove into the elementary school parking lot.  

The suspect walked westbound along the south side of the school and forced entry through an external set of double doors. He fired multiple rounds into the glass panes in the door to gain access to the school, then went directly into the classroom immediately to the left of the entry doors. He fired as many as 15 rounds in all, though the exact number fired in the classroom is still under investigation. All victims were shot in that classroom.  

Three types of ammunition were used by the suspect over the course of the incident – 12-gauge birdshot, buckshot and slugs.  

The 36-year-old man who parked at the school took out a 40-caliber pistol that was legally secured in his vehicle and entered through the forced-open doors. He saw a teacher involved in a physical altercation with the suspect and fired his weapon, striking the suspect multiple times.  

The injured 7-year-old girl, who received lifesaving care at the scene, is currently at OHSU. She is in serious but stable condition.  

The injured 54-year-old female teacher suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries and is currently at St. Charles Bend. After today's media event, the family of the 54-year-old female teacher injured in the shooting gave permission to identify her. She is Becky Drury of Bend. A photo of her is attached to this release.

Officers and medics on scene attempted lifesaving care on one boy at the scene. Two other children, both boys, and a teacher were deceased when officers arrived. 

The 5-year-old child is Rhoam Summer, and has been identified at the request of his family. A photo of him is attached to this release. The other families of the child victims have requested we not identify them. The teacher who was killed has been identified as 25-year-old Megan Lambert of Bend. Her photo and her family’s statement is included at the bottom of this release. Please note the corrected spelling.

Arriving officers on scene located a Maverick 88 pump-action 12-gauge shotgun near the suspect, as well as a backpack. In total, the suspect had approximately 44 remaining rounds of 12-gauge ammunition on his person or in the backpack.  

In addition to the 36-year-old man who bravely stepped in to stop the suspect, another person’s heroics must be shared. A teacher in the classroom threw her cell phone at the suspect, then tackled him and fought to take the firearm from him. She was not injured in the incident.   

We have activated the Tri-County Major Incident Team. Roughly 150 law enforcement and first responder personnel have been involved in this investigation. We are thankful for their assistance, including members of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, Redmond Police, Oregon State Police, FBI, ATF, and more.  

Our crime scene analyst has completed a digital scan of the entire scene. We have collected evidence and executed a search warrant at the home of the suspect. Interviews are ongoing. Officers on scene this morning completed a second walkthrough of the scene. Our team does not intend to relinquish the scene until Tuesday of next week at the earliest, to ensure our search for evidence is complete.  

FBI Victim Services Division advocates will work with Bend-La Pine Schools to assist people who want to collect their belongings from the unaffected areas of the building.  

The suspect has been identified as 16-year-old Griffin J. John II. He previously attended Silver Rail Elementary. We believe he traveled to the school on foot, although the route remains under investigation. He is not currently enrolled in Bend-La Pine Schools. 

How the suspect obtained the weapon and ammunition remains part of the active criminal investigation.  

We are asking the public for their assistance in helping us determine how the suspect got to Silver Rail Elementary School. Please review any video footage you may have from between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15. We are looking for video evidence specifically in the area between Third Street and Brosterhous Road, as well as in the area of Silver Rail Elementary School, of a teenage male, approximately 6 feet tall and 140 pounds, wearing black pants, a black T-shirt and a black backpack. If you find video that you believe is helpful, you can follow this link https://bendpdor.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/silverrail and submit it.

The FBI has set up a tipline for this incident. You can call 1-800-CALL-FBI or go to www.fbi.gov/silverrailschool.

Megan Lambert Family Statement

To tell you about who Megan was would take 25 years. Megan was a native Central Oregonian. She grew up in Bend. She had a passion for playing sports, especially volleyball. She was a volleyball coach. She actually turned down pay for her first season as a coach so families who couldn't afford to participate could have the chance to play the sport she loved. Her goal was to be an educator and teach in the school district she loved growing up in. She graduated from Mountain View High School in 2019.  She graduated from Boise State in May of 2023. She traveled abroad to Barcelona Spain with TEFL Iberia. Silver Rail was her first job as a teacher, though she subbed there for many years before through High Desert ESD. She LOVED Silver Rail - this was her dream job. Megan was compassionate and had a huge heart.  She always fought for the underdog and those with special needs. She was an incredible sister, daughter, niece, and granddaughter. Her friends became her family. She was funny and opinionated, and she lit up the room.

We want the bystander who intervened to know we know he is going through a rough time, but we are grateful and we think he is a hero. You selflessly put yourself at risk for others.  We would like the other families to know they are in our thoughts and prayers. Megan loved those children and so we will show you love for her.  

Date: Oct. 15, 2026  
Case #: 2026-00057584 
Incident: Active shooter incident at Silver Rail Elementary School 
Date / Time of Incident:  Oct. 15, 2026 / 12:59 p.m.  
Location: Silver Rail Elementary, 61530 SE Stone Creek Lane, Bend  
 

At approximately 12:59 p.m., Bend Police responded to Silver Rail Elementary on reports of an active shooter. The first call indicated that an unknown man had shot into a car.

In the next minute, Deschutes County Dispatch received multiple 911 calls reporting that a person had entered the school and begun shooting.

Dispatch sent out an alert tone to send all law enforcement to the scene. At 1:02 p.m., Bend Police officers were on the scene. Seconds later, officers reported the suspect had been shot and killed, possibly by a bystander.

At this time, we have confirmed there are multiple victims. At least two people were transported to St. Charles Bend. Their status at this time is not known. Children are among the victims.

Law enforcement is in the process of evacuating each classroom at Silver Rail Elementary. Students are being transported by Bend-La Pine Schools buses to Journey Church, 61303 S Highway 97, for reunification. We ask families and guardians to respond there.

There will be a large law enforcement presence in the area of the school and at Journey Church for the foreseeable future. Please avoid the area.

We know what a very difficult time this is for our community – we are thinking of the families and friends of Silver Rail Elementary and everyone in Bend and beyond who are affected by this terrible tragedy.

“We are stunned and heartbroken by this senseless tragedy,” Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook. “We extend our deepest sympathy to the families and to everyone affected by this violence. No words can adequately express the grief our community is experiencing. Our immediate priorities are caring for our students and staff and assisting law enforcement and emergency responders.”

Date: Oct. 12, 2026  
Case #: 2026-00056656 
Incident: Man assaulted outside Too $hort concert 
Date / Time of Incident: Oct. 10, 2026 / 11:49 p.m.  
Location: NW Greenwood Avenue & NW Hill Street, Bend  
Arrested: Hamley Wilson Sam Smith, 32-year-old Warm Springs resident 
Offenses: Assault III, Disorderly Conduct I, Resisting Arrest

At approximately 11:49 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, Bend Police responded to a report of a dispute near the Midtown Ballroom on NW Greenwood Avenue. Callers reported a 44-year-old Redmond man had been punched and was unconscious at the scene.

Bend Fire medics transported the assault victim to St. Charles Bend with serious injuries.

Responding officers encountered a chaotic scene with a large crowd of intoxicated people and multiple disputes taking place. Bend officers requested assistance from Oregon State Police and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. 

A security guard who witnessed the assault helped identify the suspect, and officers located him nearby in a parking lot in the 100 block of NW Irving Avenue. The suspect, 32-year-old Hamley Wilson Sam Smith, was uncooperative with officers during his arrest. 

Sam Smith was transported to the Deschutes County Jail on suspicion of third-degree assault, first-degree disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest. 

Bend Police thank the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon State Police and Bend Fire for their assistance in this incident. 

Date: Oct. 2, 2026  
Case #: 2026-00054936 
Incident: 13-year-old critically injured in crash  
Date / Time of Incident: Oct. 2, 2026 / 7:58 p.m.  
Location: NE 27th Street and Neff Road, Bend 

At approximately 7:58 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2, Bend Police responded to a motor vehicle crash between a white Dodge minivan and a Surron e-motorcycle at the intersection of NE Neff Road and 27th Street. 

An investigation found that the minivan was northbound on 27th Street when it attempted to turn left to go westbound on Neff Road. The driver, a 51-year-old Bend man, turned into the Surron, which was traveling southbound on NE 27th Street at a high rate of speed, and the rider was thrown from the e-motorcycle.

The Surron rider, a 13-year-old boy from Bend, suffered critical injuries. Officers believe he was wearing a helmet. The Surron e-motorcycle he was riding is capable of traveling at speeds of more than 50 MPH and is not street legal. 

The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with law enforcement. He was not cited. 

Parts of the intersection remain closed at this time as the Bend Police crash reconstruction team investigates the scene.

Date: Sept. 29, 2026  
Case #: 2026-00054057 
Incident: Bend man arrested for attempted rape  
Date / Time of Incident: Sept. 29, 2026 / 9:31 a.m.   
Location: 100 block of SE Third Street, Bend  
Arrested: Sheldon Shawn Doveri, 40-year-old Bend resident 
Offenses: Attempted Rape I, Sexual Abuse I, Harassment, Public Indecency

At approximately 9:31 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29, Bend Police responded to a report of a woman running to a business in the 200 block of NE Third Street and reporting she had been sexually assaulted. 

The victim, a 39-year-old Bend woman, told Bend Police that while walking through the railroad underpass along Third Street, she encountered 40-year-old Sheldon Shawn Doveri, with whom she was vaguely acquainted. She briefly spoke with Doveri before he masturbated in front of her, tackled her and attempted to sexually assault her. 

As the victim fought to get away from Doveri, a bystander entered the underpass area, and Doveri ran away. The victim ran to get help and called 911, providing a description of the suspect. Officers found Doveri a short time later near NE Fourth Street and Hawthorne Avenue. He was arrested and transported to the Bend Police Department before being lodged at the Deschutes County Jail on suspicion of attempted first-degree rape, first-degree sexual abuse, harassment and public indecency. 

Bend Police have not yet identified the bystander who interrupted the assault, and detectives would like to speak with the man. Please call nonemergency dispatch at 541-693-6911 if you witnessed this incident. 

Date: Sept. 17, 2026 
Case #s: 2026-00047023 
2026-00043484 
Incident: Four arrested on assault, sexual assault and robbery charges 

Date / Time of Incident: Sept. 16, 2026 / 6:30 p.m.   
Location: 1900 block of NW Monterey Pines Drive, Bend 

Arrested: Jonah Dawit Crooks, 19-year-old Bend resident 
Offenses: Assault II, Assault III x 2, Rape I, Sodomy I, Criminal Mischief II, Theft I, Robbery III, Criminal Conspiracy II

Arrested: Jarixtsa Iriani Johnson, 18-year-old Bend resident 
Offenses: Assault II, Assault III

Arrested: Eldon Wilson Miller, 20-year-old Bend resident 
Offenses: Assault III, Criminal Mischief II, Theft I, Robbery III, Criminal Conspiracy II

Arrested: 17-year-old Redmond resident 
Offenses: Assault II, Assault III

On Wednesday, Sept. 16, Bend Police and the Central Oregon Emergency Response Team made four arrests in multiple assault and robbery cases and served a search warrant at an apartment in the 1900 block of NW Monterey Pines Drive. 

Jonah Dawit Crooks, 19; Jarixtsa Iriani Johnson, 18, and a 17-year-old juvenile were arrested on suspicion of assault stemming from a physical altercation at a house party in the 1600 block of NE Watson Drive in late July. In that incident, an 18-year-old woman was assaulted by Johnson, Crooks and the juvenile. The 18-year-old victim suffered a broken jaw. 

Crooks was also arrested on suspicion of an Aug. 23 sexual assault at Cassity's Bar on SW Century Drive in Bend. In that instance, a 21-year-old Bend woman reported that she and Crooks were allowed back into the bar after closing to use the restroom. When she entered the restroom, Crooks sexually assaulted her. The victim reported the incident to Bend Police the next day. 

Eldon Wilson Miller, a 20-year-old Bend resident, and Crooks were also arrested on suspicion of committing a robbery in Sunriver. 

When officers executed a search warrant at the apartment on Monterey Pines Drive, they found a commercial quantity of cocaine, as well as a scale and packaging materials consistent with drug sales. They also recovered a 9mm handgun.