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7-year-old Bend shooting survivor moved out of ICU, has ‘long recovery ahead’
OregonLive.com • • nation
Key Points:
- Saylor Graham-Poarch, the 7-year-old survivor of the Bend school shooting on October 15, has been moved out of intensive care and is now in stable condition, though she faces a long recovery.
- The shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School resulted in the deaths of three students and an educator, with the teenage shooter also dying.
- Saylor, who has a rare genetic disorder called CASK affecting brain development, was transferred to OHSU Hospital for treatment and continues to recover there.
- She was previously honored as the 2024-25 “Sparrow” for Bend Senior High School through Sparrow Clubs, a nonprofit supporting children with serious medical conditions.
- The family expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support and donations exceeding $1 million via GoFundMe, while mourning the loss of the victims and asking for continued prayers for Saylor’s healing.
