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Bend teacher who survived elementary shooting says she played dead
KPTV • • general
Key Points:
- Becky Drury, a teacher shot at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, clarified that she was shot before having any chance to act, contradicting earlier reports that she shielded a student during the shooting.
- Drury described being shot at close range, suffering severe injuries to her left hand and other arm, and pretending to be dead to avoid further harm.
- The shooting on Oct. 15 was carried out by a 16-year-old former student who opened fire inside a special needs classroom, killing teacher Megan Lambert and three children.
- Drury is recovering from surgery on her left arm and right hand, while another student injured in the incident received lifesaving care.
- The community continues to mourn the tragedy, and Drury requests privacy and accurate, respectful media reporting to aid in the healing process.
