Teacher fought Oregon school teen gunman before father of two shot him dead

On Thursday afternoon, a driver witnessed the 16-year-old gunman, Griffin J. John II, dispose of his weapon and climb over a fence at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. He then shouted at the attacker, who responded by firing three shots at the driver's vehicle, though the driver was unharmed. Later that day, 36-year-old father-of-two Kaylub Giamanco encountered the gunman as he entered the school, shooting him multiple times.

The teacher killed, Meghan Lambert, was 25 years old and had two pupils as students at the school. Three children, aged five, eight, and eleven, and another teacher, Becky Drury, were also fatally shot. Police described the teacher's actions as "heroic" and emphasized that she did not sustain injuries during the confrontation. Giamanco's mother confirmed he was the shooter, stating he acted out of necessity and without seeking recognition.

The motive for the shooting and the teenager's acquisition of the firearm continue to be investigated.