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As an Oregon community mourns 4 killed in school shooting, 2 wounded survivors remain hospitalized

Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 11:37 PM · 1 min read
As an Oregon community mourns 4 killed in school shooting, 2 wounded survivors remain hospitalized — KSTP 5, Burnsville Health news
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BEND, Oregon (AP) — A special-needs teacher and student wounded in a deadly shooting at an Oregon elementary school remained hospitalized Saturday. But friends said their survival was a spot of hope in a community in mourning. The youngest shooting survivor, 7-year-old Saylor Graham, is a feisty, vibrant fighter with a sweet nature whose story inspired other children, said Matt Sampson, executive director of Sparrow Clubs, where she was a member. She has a genetic disorder, usually uses a wheelchair and is non-verbal, but “she doesn’t even need words to connect with people,” he said. “She’s just an amazing spirit who just immediately draws people to her and you just feel inspired by Saylor when you meet her,” Sampson said. “And she s always wearing these iconic glasses, whether they’re pink or they’re red. She’s just such a cutie.” Teacher Becky Drury, 54, is recovering in a Bend hospital with wounds to her arm and hand but hopes to go home soon, said Zack Hall, a family friend who is

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