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Democratic lawmakers renewed calls for stricter gun regulations after a 16-year-old broke into Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, and fatally shot three children and a teacher on Thursday.
The attacker, who used a shotgun purchased by his mother according to The Associated Press, was killed by an armed bystander during the incident at the school, which is located about 125 miles southeast of Portland.
Ron Wyden, who has represented Oregon in the Senate since 1996, issued a statement urging the passage of common-sense gun laws to reduce the risk of similar tragedies.
He argued that honoring the victims requires passing legislation that prevents children, parents, teachers and staff from living in fear of such nightmares.
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