Multiple people are believed to have been killed in a shooting at an elementary school in Oregon on Thursday afternoon, a federal law enforcement source told the Daily Mail. 

Bend police officers said they first received a phone call about shots fired into a vehicle near Silver Rail Elementary School at 12.59pm, and at 1pm, the police department sent out an alert to respond to a critical scene.

Meanwhile, police continued to receive multiple 911 calls from inside the school. 

Cops then arrived at the scene by 1.02pm and just moments later, the shooter was killed. It is unclear who shot the suspect, with officers suggesting at a news conference he may have been taken down by a bystander.

At least two people were transported to a local hospital in the aftermath, but their status was unclear.

Officers are now asking the public to avoid the area as the school remains under lockdown.

Reports from the scene indicate that at least one class has been released, with officers setting up a reunification site for parents of children at the school at the nearby Journey Church, according to the Bend Bulletin. 

Police on Thursday responded to Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon (pictured)

At least two people were rushed to a local hospital following the shooting, police said 

The Bend Police Department announced on social media that officers responded to the scene of the shooting and asked the public to avoid the area

In a statement, US Senator Jeff Merkley said his team is monitoring the situation.

‘As details continue to come out, my heart is with the Bend community and all of the students and families affected,’ he said. ‘No one should have to fear violence at school.’ 

Senator Chris McDaniel also asked the public to ‘please join me in praying for the children at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.

‘Pray for the teachers trying to protect them, the parents waiting desperately for word and the officers and first responders rushing to help,’ he posted on social media.

‘We don’t yet know the full story, but somewhere tonight, mothers and fathers just want to hold their babies,’ McDaniel noted.

‘Lord, protect those children. Bring them home safely.’ 

Bystanders gathered outside the elementary school on Thursday following reports of an active shooter

Parents were asked to head to an off-site reunification center to meet with their children

This is a breaking news story and will be updated.