Overview
- The attack occurred on Oct. 15 inside a Silver Rail Elementary special‑needs classroom when a 16‑year‑old opened fire, killing three students and a teacher and injuring others.
- Bend‑La Pine Schools named Cassidy Schutz as the learning specialist who threw her phone, wrestled with the shooter, and helped give a parent the chance to stop him.
- Parent Kaylub Giamanco fatally shot the gunman after entering the school, and officials have said the interventions likely prevented further loss of life.
- Local police, the FBI and the ATF continue an active investigation that has included search warrants and forensic and digital probes into motive and how a legally purchased shotgun and ammunition were obtained.
- The community is providing medical care, counseling and fundraisers while the school remains closed and district officials maintain increased security and support for families and staff.