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Hero dad who stopped Oregon school shooter shares his story

Hero dad who stopped Oregon school shooter shares his story

Also reported by Newsweek

Summary

Kaylub Giamanco, a father and carpenter, stopped a school shooter at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, by using his handgun to shoot the attacker. The attack resulted in the deaths of three children and a teacher, with others injured. Giamanco shared his experience and the emotional impact it has had on him.

Key Facts

  • The shooter at the elementary school was a 16-year-old named Griffin J. John II.
  • Three children aged 5, 8, and 11, and a 25-year-old teacher were killed.
  • A 7-year-old girl and a 54-year-old teacher were wounded in the shooting.
  • Giamanco was passing by the school by chance when he saw the shooter.
  • He used a .40-caliber handgun from his truck to confront and stop the shooter.
  • Giamanco called 911 but ended the call to try to stop the attacker quickly.
  • Police and first responders praised both Giamanco and a teacher who also fought the shooter.
  • Giamanco feels emotional and struggles with the fact he could not save everyone during the attack.
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