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Politics · October 17, 2026

Bend, Oregon, shooting: Suspect ID'd, had attended elementary school, police say

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On October 15, 2026, a 16-year-old former student opened fire at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, killing three children (ages 5, 8, and 11) and a 25-year-old teacher, Megan Lambert. The shooter, identified as Griffin J. John II, entered the school by shooting through glass doors and targeted a special needs classroom. He was fatally shot by 36-year-old Kaylub Giamanco, a parent with a concealed carry permit who witnessed the initial gunfire and pursued the suspect into the building. Two others—a 7-year-old student and a 54-year-old teacher—were critically wounded. Authorities confirmed the shooter used a pump-action shotgun, reportedly purchased by his mother, and carried dozens of additional rounds. A teacher who tackled the shooter during the attack was also praised for preventing further casualties.

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Reported across the spectrum

  • The shooting occurred at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, shortly before 1:00 p.m. PT.
  • Four victims were killed: three boys (ages 5, 8, and 11) and a 25-year-old teacher.
  • The 16-year-old suspect, Griffin J. John II, was killed at the scene by a bystander.
  • The bystander was identified as Kaylub Giamanco, a parent of students at the school.
  • The shooter used a 12-gauge pump-action shotgun.
  • The attack took place within a special needs classroom.
  • A teacher was commended for tackling the shooter during the incident.

Reported by only some outlets

  • ABC News reports the bystander Giamanco has a concealed carry permit.
  • CBS News specifies the bystander used a 40-caliber pistol.
  • CBS News provides details of the suspect throwing his weapon over a fence before entering school grounds.
  • ABC News reports the suspect had approximately 44 remaining rounds of ammunition.
  • CBS News notes the suspect carried three types of ammunition: birdshot, buckshot, and slugs.
  • CBS News includes national school shooting statistics from the K-12 School Shooting Database.

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