Overview
- The attack, which occurred Thursday, Oct. 15, at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend killed three children and a teacher and left two others wounded.
- Kaylub Giamanco told Oregon Public Broadcasting he called 911, grabbed a .40‑caliber handgun from his truck, crawled into the school and shot 16‑year‑old Griffin J. John II after seeing a teacher grapple with the attacker.
- Bend police credited the teacher who physically confronted the shooter and Giamanco with preventing further deaths and said Giamanco was carrying his gun legally at the time.
- Local investigators, with FBI and ATF assistance, are continuing a forensic probe into the shooter’s motive and how the shotgun and ammunition were obtained.
- Giamanco says he is haunted by the victims he could not save, plans to raise money and advocate for stronger locks, bullet‑resistant glass and school resource officers, and the community is focused on counseling, memorials and recovery while Silver Rail remains closed.