Family Says Bend Parent Shot Gunman in Deadly Elementary School Attack

The family of Kaylub Giamanco said on Friday that he shot and killed the gunman who attacked Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday. The Guardian

Authorities have not officially released the identity of the person who shot the suspect. Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz said the attacker was shot by a bystander inside the school shortly after officers arrived on the scene.

The attack began around 1 p.m. Pacific Time on Thursday, according to police. NBC News Bend police said the shooter forced entry into the locked school by firing through the doors.

Three children, aged five, eight and 11, and a teacher were killed. A seven-year-old child and another teacher were critically injured. Officers found five people dead at the scene, including the suspect.

Giamanco is 36 and works as a carpenter. He is a lifelong Bend resident with two daughters enrolled at Silver Rail Elementary. His family said he was driving to his home near the school when he heard gunshots and decided to take action.

One account of his actions said the intervening bystander saw the 16-year-old enter the school armed with a long gun and followed him inside. ABC News 4

His brother Kameron Giamanco wrote in a public Facebook post on Friday that his brother shot the shooter at the Bend elementary school. Kyle Giamanco confirmed to NBC News that his brother Kaylub Giamanco was the person who took down the gunman. NBC News

At a news conference on Thursday, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek praised the community member who intervened to stop further loss of life. Krantz said officers responded within minutes after multiple 911 calls from inside and outside the school.

Law enforcement officials identified the gunman as 16-year-old John J Griffin II. The teenager used a shotgun purchased by his mother, according to investigators. KOIN