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Politics · October 16, 2026

5-year-old victim identified in Oregon school shooting

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Four people, including three children and a teacher, were killed in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday. Victims identified thus far include 5-year-old student Rhoam Summer and 25-year-old teacher Megan Lambert. The 16-year-old suspect, identified by police as Griffin J. John II, was a former student of the school; he was fatally shot by an armed bystander, Kaylub Giamanco, whose children attend the school. Two other children were killed, while a 7-year-old and a teacher remain in critical condition.

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Reported across the spectrum

  • The shooting took place at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, on a Thursday.
  • Four victims were killed, including three children and one teacher.
  • 5-year-old Rhoam Summer was one of the children killed.
  • The suspect was a 16-year-old male former student of the school.
  • The suspect was fatally shot by an armed bystander identified as Kaylub Giamanco.
  • Two other individuals, a 7-year-old and a teacher, were critically injured.

Reported by only some outlets

  • NBC News reported the shooting occurred in a special education classroom, citing parents.
  • NBC News identified the injured teacher as Rebecca Drury, citing her husband.
  • CBS News identified one of the deceased victims as 25-year-old teacher Megan Lambert.
  • CBS News identified the suspect by the full name Griffin J. John II.
  • NBC News reported the injured 7-year-old was in a wheelchair and was shot in the face.
  • CBS News reported the other two deceased children were ages 8 and 11.

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