‘Politicians are the ones that can do something’: Former King County sheriff urges stronger prevention efforts after Bend school shooting

Former King County Sheriff John Urquhart discussed school safety and gun violence prevention following a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon on October 15, where three children and a teacher were killed. Speaking on KIRO Newsradio, Urquhart emphasized the need for stronger prevention efforts, community reporting of warning signs, and adequate police staffing in King County agencies—arguing that response time directly affects lives.