Kailub Giamanco stopped a school shooting in Oregon
18 october 2026 в 08:28
During a tragic incident at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, a 16-year-old shooter was shot by a civilian, the father of two students who were inside the building. According to multiple media reports, Kailub Giamancho saw the armed attacker as he entered the school and began shooting, resulting in the deaths of three children and a teacher in a special needs classroom.
Giamancho heard the gunfire and soon after entered the building, where he confronted the attacker and ultimately shot him. According to Giamancho’s friend, Dylan Costa, he has always been a hero and is ready to help in a critical situation.
Giamancho’s mother, Kenda Freeman, spoke about a conversation with her son after the tragedy. He told her that he shot the person who entered the school and started shooting at the children. Freeman noted that her son is not seeking recognition for his actions but wants to express gratitude to the first responders, school staff, and the community for their support.
According to Bend police, the attacker, who had previously attended the school, fired approximately 15 shots from a shotgun and had 44 rounds of ammunition with him. Among the victims of the tragedy was 5-year-old Roam Summer, as well as an 8-year-old and an 11-year-old, whose names have not been released at the request of their families. Also killed was 25-year-old teacher Megan Lambert, while a 7-year-old girl and another teacher are in critical condition at a local hospital.
Giamancho heard the gunfire and soon after entered the building, where he confronted the attacker and ultimately shot him. According to Giamancho’s friend, Dylan Costa, he has always been a hero and is ready to help in a critical situation.
Giamancho’s mother, Kenda Freeman, spoke about a conversation with her son after the tragedy. He told her that he shot the person who entered the school and started shooting at the children. Freeman noted that her son is not seeking recognition for his actions but wants to express gratitude to the first responders, school staff, and the community for their support.
According to Bend police, the attacker, who had previously attended the school, fired approximately 15 shots from a shotgun and had 44 rounds of ammunition with him. Among the victims of the tragedy was 5-year-old Roam Summer, as well as an 8-year-old and an 11-year-old, whose names have not been released at the request of their families. Also killed was 25-year-old teacher Megan Lambert, while a 7-year-old girl and another teacher are in critical condition at a local hospital.
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