Oregon school shooting victims include 5-year-old whose family is ‘broken and lost’

The victims killed in a special needs classroom at an Oregon elementary school Thursday included a 5-year-old boy whose family said they are “broken and lost” after the shooting and a young teacher working her “dream job.”

The shooting occurred at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend. Officials said an armed bystander fatally shot the teen gunman, putting an end to the shooting spree.

“A school should be a safe place where children can learn and feel secure. What happened today should never happen,” Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler said Thursday.

Rhoam Summer, a 5-year-old with long, curly hair, was identified as one of the victims by a family member.

Rhoam’s mother, Kelik Summer, posted to a Facebook group last night, saying Thursday was “the worst day of my life. My son Rhoam was killed in a school shooting.”

“We are broken and lost, but are surrounded by friends and family who are keeping us safe,” Summer wrote.

Officials did not identify the other slain children, ages 8 and 11, at the request of their families.

Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz said that when officers arrived, two boys and a teacher were dead at the scene. Officers and medics attempted lifesaving…

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