Who Was John J. Griffin II? Oregon Elementary School Shooter Identified
The suspected gunman who allegedly killed 4 in a school shooting in Bend, Oregon, has been identified as John J. Griffin.
On Thursday, a 16-year-old student, John J. Griffin II, allegedly entered Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, and killed four people before being confronted and killed by a community member named Kaylub Giamanco. Griffin's mother, Shauntai May Nickerson, expressed grief and remorse following the incident. The suspect used a pump-action shotgun that was purchased around his birthday in August, according to Bend Police Department Chief Mike Krantz.
Police have not yet determined a motive for the attack. The school district canceled all activities following the shooting, with Superintendent Steven Cook prioritizing care for students and staff. Governor Tina Kotek and Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler attended a candlelight vigil honoring the victims, while Oregon lawmakers expressed condolences and called for action to prevent gun violence.
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