Oregon teacher fought school attacker before armed dad shot suspect 'multiple times'
Summary
A 16-year-old former student opened fire at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, killing three children and a teacher. A teacher tackled the suspect, and a father passing by, who had a legal gun, shot and killed the attacker, helping to stop the violence.Key Facts
- The attacker was 16 years old and a former student with special educational needs at the school.
- He fired about 15 shotgun rounds inside the classroom and had around 44 more rounds of ammo.
- Three children and one teacher died in the attack; two others were injured.
- A teacher physically fought the attacker to try to stop him and was not hurt.
- A father of two children at the school, legally carrying a .40-caliber pistol, shot and killed the attacker after seeing the attack from outside.
- Police are still investigating the attacker’s motive, how he got the gun, and his exact movements.
- President Donald Trump called the father a “great hero” and said the situation could have been worse without his intervention.
- Police thanked those who acted courageously to stop the attack and prevent further harm.
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