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BEND, Ore. (AP) — Officials are lauding the actions of a local who they say chased down and shot a teenage gunman who killed three children and a teacher at an Oregon elementary school.
At a news conference hours after Thursday’s attack at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Gov. Tina Kotek praised the person’s response as police arrived at the scene, saying they helped end the rampage and likely saved lives.
“To the community member who heroically intervened to stop further loss of life: Your actions carry a heavy emotional burden, and I just want you to know that my thoughts are with you as well,” said Kotek.
Like police, the Democratic governor...
