Bystander who killed Oregon shooter identified as father of girls at elementary school
Kaylub Giamanco, who was reportedly driving home when he heard gunshots, ‘not seeking recognition’, family says
TL;DR
- Kaylub Giamanco has been identified by his family as the bystander who fatally shot the 16-year-old suspect in the Bend, Oregon elementary school shooting.
- Giamanco, a father of two daughters who attend the school, was reportedly driving home when he heard gunshots and intervened.
- His family has confirmed his actions, stated he is not seeking recognition, and requested privacy from media interviews.
- Oregon's governor and the Bend police chief praised the unidentified community member's heroic actions in stopping further loss of life.
- The shooter, John J Griffin II, used a pump-action shotgun purchased by his mother, and authorities are investigating the motive.
- Five people, including the suspect, were killed in the attack; a seven-year-old child and another teacher were critically injured.