How to Support Those Impacted by the Silver Rail Elementary School Shooting

Last updated: 10/19/2026

On Thursday, October, 15, 2026, three students and one teacher were shot and killed at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. A child and a teacher were also wounded. Reports indicate that the shooting took place on the school’s picture day in a mixed-age special education classroom.

Our hearts go out to the victims’ loved ones, the survivors, and the entire Bend, Oregon, community.

Resources for those impacted by the mass shooting in Bend, Oregon:

• This document includes information to help guide support for the grieving families, survivors of the shooting, and the broader Bend community.

Honor the victims of the Silver Lake Elementary School mass shooting by reading their stories.

• Rhoam Summer was a bright student and adored by his loved ones. A family friend said “there are no words that can ease the pain” of this “heartbreaking loss.” Rhoam was five years old, and he had just started kindergarten at Silver Rail last month.
• Megan Lambert was a beloved daughter, sister, friend, and teacher at Silver Rail Elementary School. Loved ones say she was “compassionate and had a huge heart. She always fought for the underdog and those with special needs.” Megan was 25 years old, and this was her first teaching job.
• The other two children killed were an 8-year-old boy and an 11-year-old boy. Both their families are asking for privacy during this difficult time.

As we honor Rhoam, Megan, the two children killed, the teacher and student wounded, and the students, loved ones, and community members who are grieving, we also hold in our hearts the countless others who have been affected by the uniquely American epidemic of gun violence. 

Every day in the US, nearly 130 people are killed with guns, and more than 200 are shot and wounded. The effects of gun violence extend far beyond these casualties, shaping the lives of millions who witness it, know someone who was shot, or live in fear of the next shooting.

Join us in taking action to support those impacted by gun violence and to help bring an end to this crisis:

If you live anywhere in the United States:

• Regardless of what weapon was used in the latest tragedy, we know assault weapons bans save lives. Send a message urging your federal lawmakers to pass a federal assault weapons ban.
• Text three friends asking them to text BAN to 644-33 to join you in telling Congress to ban assault weapons now.
• Send a message urging your federal lawmakers to oppose the Federal Concealed Carry Mandate.
• Make a one-time or recurring donation to support Everytown’s work, or explore more ways to give.

If you or a loved one was impacted by gun violence:

• Learn more about or join the Everytown Survivor Network
• Learn more about navigating the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Funding Process

Resources for talking about gun violence:

• Child and Teen Gun Safety
• Everytown Gun Law Rankings
• How does gun violence impact the communities you care about?
• Talking to Children About Gun Violence

If you’re ready to take further action:

• Join Moms Demand Action or Students Demand Action to continue advocating for gun violence prevention
• Find a Moms Demand Action event in your area
• Find a Students Demand Action event in your area
• Volunteer with Be SMART to help promote secure gun storage
• Join the Everytown Survivor Network