Overview
- On Thursday, Oct. 15 the 16‑year‑old forced entry into Silver Rail Elementary before police arrived and fired about 15 rounds into a special‑education classroom, killing three students aged 5, 8 and 11 and a 25‑year‑old teacher.
- A teacher tackled the shooter and a parent, Kaylub Giamanco, retrieved a legally secured handgun and fatally shot the assailant, actions officials say prevented further loss of life.
- Two people were seriously wounded: 7‑year‑old Saylor Graham received lifesaving care at the scene and remains hospitalized, and educational assistant Becky Drury underwent surgery for serious injuries.
- Investigators executed a search warrant at the suspect’s home and the FBI and ATF are assisting as authorities probe how he got the shotgun—reported to have been bought by his mother—and where he obtained the ammunition, while the motive remains unclear.
- The district has closed schools and left Silver Rail an active crime scene, the FBI created a virtual family assistance center, verified fundraisers have raised more than $1.5 million, and counseling and reunification services are being provided to families and staff.