Bystander Who Stopped Oregon School Shooter Identified as Kaylub Giamanco
Kaylub Giamanco has been identified as the armed bystander who fatally shot a 16-year-old gunman during a tragedy at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend.
POLICY WIRE — Bend, United States — A lifelong local resident and father of two students has stepped forward to identify himself as the armed bystander who intervened during a deadly rampage at Silver Rail Elementary School.
Authorities confirmed that Kaylub Giamanco pursued and fatally shot the 16-year-old attacker, bringing an end to an assault that left three children and one teacher dead.
In a statement issued on Friday, Giamanco’s relatives shared that he is not looking for praise or attention. Instead, the family stated, He is not seeking recognition, but instead wishes to express his gratitude to the first responders, school personnel, and community for the outpouring of love and support.
The statement added that the devastating violence at the elementary school has broken the heart of the local community. The Giamanco family has requested privacy and indicated they will decline all media interview requests.
During a press briefing on Thursday, Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz detailed how the teenage gunman forced his way inside the building by shooting at locked doors. Giamanco subsequently gave chase and shot the suspect dead.
Law enforcement officers arrived at the scene minutes later. Chief Krantz noted that responders discovered the dead gunman alongside four fatalities, which included children aged 5, 8, and 11, alongside a member of the teaching staff.
Additionally, two other individuals—comprising one student and another teacher—sustained critical injuries and required emergency hospital treatment.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
