Oregon school shooter ID'd, used shotgun bought by mother, sources say: news

Oregon School Shooter Identified: Suspect Used Shotgun Purchased by Mother, Sources Say

Law enforcement officials have identified the suspected gunman in the deadly shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, as 16-year-old John J. Griffin II. According to sources close to the ongoing investigation, the firearm utilized in the attacka pump-action shotgunwas originally purchased by the suspect’s mother.

Key Details of the Silver Rail Elementary School Shooting

• The Incident: The gunman entered Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, opening fire inside the building before being confronted and fatally shot by an armed bystander at the scene.

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• Casualties: The assault claimed the lives of four victims: three young students (ages 5, 8, and 11) and a 25-year-old teacher. Two others, a 7-year-old child and a 54-year-old teacher, sustained critical injuries and were hospitalized.

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• The Weapon: Unnamed law enforcement sources confirmed that the shooter used a Maverick 88 pump-action shotgun that had been purchased by his mother.

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• Investigation & Motive: Federal and local law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and the Bend Police Department, are reviewing the suspect’s digital devices, search history, and social media activity to establish a motive and evaluate how the firearm was accessed. Authorities noted that the comprehensive investigation remains ongoing.

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