The parents of 5-year-old Rhoam Summer have hired three law firms to investigate the deadly October 15 shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.
The attack, allegedly carried out by teenage gunman Griffin J. John II, killed three children, including Rhoam, and one teacher before a parent stopped the shooter.
Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook said the district had invested heavily in security measures, including door locks and fencing. Classes remain suspended through Tuesday.
The Summers family’s legal team says its efforts aim to preserve Rhoam’s memory while seeking justice and accountability. The attorneys are investigating potential systemic failures that they believe may have contributed to the tragedy.
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