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Politics · October 17, 2026

Sacramento mom says "hero" son shot, killed Oregon school shooter

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A 36-year-old father, Kaylub Giamanco, intervened during a school shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, where three children and a teacher were killed. Giamanco, who legally carries a firearm, pursued the 16-year-old suspect into the school through a broken window and fatally shot him. According to his mother, Giamanco is struggling with trauma despite praise from his community and the Oregon Governor. Authorities identified the shooter as Griffin J. John II and reported that the shotgun used was purchased by the shooter's mother.

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Reported across the spectrum

  • A shooting occurred at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.
  • Three children and one teacher were killed in the attack.
  • Kaylub Giamanco, a 36-year-old father, fatally shot the 16-year-old gunman.
  • The gunman was identified as Griffin J. John II.
  • Giamanco entered the school through a window shot out by the gunman.
  • Giamanco legally owns and carries his firearm.
  • The shooter used a shotgun purchased by his mother.

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  • Giamanco was heading home on a lunch break when he saw the shooter.
  • Police believe the gunman was targeting a special needs classroom.
  • Up to 15 rounds were fired by the suspect.
  • Giamanco grew up hunting and has lived in Oregon for over 30 years.

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