Crime
Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner Had Their Throats Slit by Son Nick Reiner
Los Angeles — Film director and actor Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife, photographer Michele Singer Reiner, 68, were found dead Sunday afternoon inside their Brentwood residence on Chadbourne Avenue, prompting a major homicide investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department’s Robbery-Homicide Division.
According to law enforcement sources, both victims suffered severe lacerations consistent with knife wounds.
Emergency responders were dispatched to the home at approximately 3:30 p.m., after which LAPD officers requested additional backup.
A significant police presence remained at the property throughout the evening as investigators processed the scene.
Authorities have not publicly confirmed a motive or sequence of events. However, sources familiar with the investigation said a family member discovered the victims and contacted police, reporting concerns that another family member may have been involved and should be considered a person of interest.
Investigators confirmed that Rob and Michele Reiner’s son, Nick Reiner, is being questioned, but emphasized that no charges have been filed and the investigation remains ongoing. Police have not announced any arrests.
Officials cautioned that details remain preliminary and subject to change as detectives continue to gather evidence, conduct interviews, and await forensic results.
Rob Reiner, the son of legendary comedian Carl Reiner (who died in 2020), began his career as a comedy writer in the 1960s, including work on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. He rose to prominence in the 1970s portraying Michael “Meathead” Stivic on the groundbreaking sitcom All in the Family, earning two Primetime Emmy Awards.
Reiner later became one of Hollywood’s most influential directors, beginning with the cult classic This Is Spinal Tap. His filmography includes Stand By Me, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally…, Misery, A Few Good Men, The American President, and The Bucket List. He remained active in the industry in recent years, with a completed project involving the fictional band Spinal Tap reportedly slated for release next year.
Younger audiences may recognize Reiner from his acting roles on television, including New Girl and The Bear.
Rob and Michele Reiner married in 1989 and shared more than 35 years together. They had three children — Jake, Nick, and Romy. Reiner also has a daughter, Tracy, from his previous marriage to director Penny Marshall.
LAPD officials have released few details publicly, citing the active nature of the case.
The department has urged patience as detectives work to establish a clear timeline and determine responsibility. Further updates are expected once additional facts are confirmed.
This is a developing story.
Crime
5 dead including 3 children in Silver Rail Elementary shooting in Bend, teenage shooter killed by a Good Samaritan
BEND, Ore. — Five people were reportedly killed in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in southeast Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, October 15, 2026, including three children, one adult victim, and the teenage suspect, according to preliminary information attributed to federal law enforcement.
The reported shooting prompted a major emergency response involving police, fire crews, and emergency medical services.
Authorities issued an alert at approximately 1:17 p.m., warning of a large police presence at the elementary school and urging the public to avoid the area.
According to the information provided, four victims were killed at the school. Three of those victims were children, while the fourth was an adult. The suspected gunman, described in preliminary reports as a teenager, was also reported dead, bringing the reported total to five fatalities.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting, including the identities of the victims and the suspect, had not been fully established in the information available.
Preliminary reports indicated that the suspected gunman was a teenager and was killed after being confronted by a Good Samaritan.
Earlier scanner traffic reportedly indicated that the suspect had been neutralized. Unconfirmed reports suggested that the individual who intervened may have been a father of a student at the school.
However, authorities had not publicly confirmed all the circumstances surrounding the confrontation or independently verified the reported identity and role of the person who intervened.
Investigators are expected to examine the sequence of events leading up to the shooting, how the suspect was stopped, and whether the suspect acted alone.
The first police alert was issued at approximately 1:17 p.m. Thursday. It described a large police presence at Silver Rail Elementary School and instructed the public to stay away from the area.
Fire and emergency medical services personnel were seen responding near the school as authorities worked to address the reported threat and assist those affected.
The shooting prompted urgent concern among families and the surrounding community, particularly after reports indicated that children were among the victims.
Approximately 10 minutes after the initial alert, police announced a reunification site for students and their families at Journey Church, located at 61303 S. Highway 97 in Bend, near Goodwill and Dairy Queen.
Parents and guardians were instructed to go to the designated location to reunite with students and receive further information.
Authorities urged families to follow official instructions and avoid approaching the school while emergency operations continued.
The reported shooting also prompted precautionary security measures at nearby schools. Parents received alerts indicating that Caldera High School and Jewell Elementary School had been placed on lockdown Thursday afternoon.
The lockdowns were reported as law enforcement responded to Silver Rail Elementary and worked to secure the surrounding area.
Further information was needed to establish how long the lockdowns remained in effect and when normal school operations resumed.
Although preliminary information indicated five deaths, including three children, one adult victim, and the teenage suspect, additional official confirmation is needed regarding the victims’ identities, the suspect’s identity, and the circumstances of the shooting.
The reported involvement of a Good Samaritan also requires confirmation from investigators.
This remains a developing story. Further details should be added as law enforcement and school officials release verified information about the shooting and the investigation.