Mike Krantz

Mike Krantz, the Police Chief of Bend, Oregon, is currently at the forefront of an investigation into a tragic shooting incident at Silver Rail Elementary School. The incident, which occurred on a Thursday, saw a 16-year-old attacker fatally shoot three children aged five, eight, and eleven, as well as a 54-year-old teacher. The perpetrator gained entry by shooting at locked doors. The 16-year-old attacker was subsequently shot and killed by an armed bystander who intervened after witnessing the suspect's actions. Chief Krantz's department is actively searching for clues and piecing together the events that led to this devastating loss of life in the community. The investigation's focus is on understanding the full scope of the incident and its immediate aftermath.