Oregon father who killed school shooter urges safety reforms

Oregon father who killed school shooter urges safety reforms

The Guardian reported that on 23 October, Kaylub Giamanco, the Bend, Oregon carpenter who shot the gunman at Silver Rail Elementary, spoke publicly for the first time, describing his actions and urging stronger school safety measures. The shooting occurred on 19 October at the elementary school, where Giamanco killed the 16-year-old attacker after hearing gunfire. The Guardian noted that he had previously participated in shooting drills with Iraq veterans.

CBS News said he recounted the incident a week later, noting lingering trauma. The BBC added that he expressed remorse for the children he could not protect.

Acteurs

Kaylub Giamanco 16-year-old gunman Kenda Freeman (mother) Police

Lieux

Bend, Oregon, United States
Verdict global: Partiellement confirmé Confiance: 62% Affirmations: 4
Résumé

Kaylub Giamanco killed the 16-year-old shooter at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon on October 19, 2026, with some details partially confirmed. Giamanco’s description of his actions and the ongoing trauma after the shooting is also partially confirmed. The claim that the attack at the Bend elementary school killed four people is partially confirmed. It is partially confirmed that Kaylub Giamanco had previously taken part in shooting drills with Iraq veterans. There is not enough evidence to confirm that Kaylub Giamanco called for increased school safety measures on October 23, 2026.

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23 octobre 2026
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Father who killed Oregon school shooter speaks out for first time: ‘I have to go in’
Father who killed Oregon school shooter speaks out for first time: ‘I have to go in’

The Guardian • 23 oct. 23h14

Kaylub Giamanco, the father who confronted the Silver Rail elementary shooter in Bend, Oregon, described his actions and called for increased school safety measures.

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Father who killed Oregon school shooter describes anguish over children he couldn't save
Father who killed Oregon school shooter describes anguish over children he couldn't save

BBC • 23 oct. 22h47

Kaylub Giamanco, who shot the gunman at Silver Rail Elementary, said he regrets not being able to protect all of the children during the attack.

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Hero dad describes taking down Oregon school shooter: "I see faces, I hear voices, I hear screams"
Hero dad describes taking down Oregon school shooter: "I see faces, I hear voices, I hear screams"

CBS News • 23 oct. 20h31

Kaylub Giamanco, the carpenter who shot the gunman at a Bend, Oregon elementary school, described his actions and the lingering trauma a week after the attack that killed four people.

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Hero who stopped Bend school shooter haunted by encounter: ‘I didn’t save everybody’
Hero who stopped Bend school shooter haunted by encounter: ‘I didn’t save everybody’

NBC News • 23 oct. 18h34

Bend carpenter Kaylub Giamanco, who confronted a 16-year-old gunman at Silver Rail Elementary, described his actions and lingering trauma in a new interview.

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19 octobre 2026
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Oregon man who killed school shooter reportedly took part in military drills with Iraq veterans
Oregon man who killed school shooter reportedly took part in military drills with Iraq veterans

The Guardian • 19 oct. 22h26

Kaylub Giamanco, a carpenter and father of two students, killed the 16-year-old shooter at an elementary school in Bend after hearing gunfire, and had previously participated in shooting drills with Iraq veterans.

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