{
  "id": 15037902,
  "title": "Bystander who killed Oregon shooter identified as father of girls at elementary school",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/bystander-who-killed-oregon-shooter-identified-as-father-of-girls-at",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T20:37:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Guardian US",
    "slug": "the-guardian-us",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/16/bystander-parent-oregon-school-shooting"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kaylub Giamanco, a resident of Bend, Oregon, has been identified as the individual who shot and killed the 16-year-old gunman during a school shooting in Bend on Thursday. The family of Giamanco confirmed his identity on Friday, expressing gratitude for the support of first responders, school personnel, and the community. Giamanco, a father of two daughters who attend Silver Rail Elementary School, was reportedly driving near the school when he heard gunshots and decided to intervene. His mother requested privacy and declined further media interviews, emphasizing that her son did not seek recognition but appreciated the outpouring of love and support. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek praised Giamanco's heroic actions during a news conference, acknowledging the emotional burden carried by the community member who intervened to prevent further loss of life. Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz stated that officers arrived at the scene minutes after multiple 911 calls and that the attacker, John J Griffin II, was shot by a bystander inside the school. Five people, including the suspect and four others, were found deceased due to their injuries. Police are investigating the circumstances leading to the attack and maintaining a large presence at the school for several days.",
  "summary": "Kaylub Giamanco, who was reportedly driving home when he heard gunshots, ‘not seeking recognition’, family says Details are beginning to emerge about Kaylub Giamanco, the man who brought the deadly shooting at elementary school in Bend, Oregon on Thursday , to an end by fatally shooting the 16-year-old suspect in the midst of a violent rampage. Authorities have yet to officially release the man’s…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "The Latest: 16-year-old kills 3 children and a teacher at Oregon elementary school",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/the-latest-16-year-old-kills-3-children-and-a-teacher-at-oregon",
        "published": "2026-10-16T16:52:39.000Z"
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        "outlet": "SABC News",
        "title": "Police seek answers after children fatally shot at Oregon school",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/police-seek-answers-after-children-fatally-shot-at-oregon-school",
        "published": "2026-10-16T17:30:59.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Oregon school shooter's mother Shauntai May Nickerson says son was a 'good boy'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/oregon-school-shooters-mother-shauntai-may-nickerson-says-son-was-a",
        "published": "2026-10-16T19:21:20.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "‘Great hero’ praised for saving lives in Oregon school shooting",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/great-hero-praised-for-saving-lives-in-oregon-school-shooting",
        "published": "2026-10-16T21:02:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "PBS NewsHour",
        "title": "What makes the Oregon school shooting different – and what can be learned",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/what-makes-the-oregon-school-shooting-different-and-what-can-be",
        "published": "2026-10-16T22:52:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC World",
        "title": "Oregon teacher fought school attacker before armed dad shot suspect 'multiple times'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/oregon-teacher-fought-school-attacker-before-armed-dad-shot-suspect",
        "published": "2026-10-16T23:07:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "'Great hero' praised for saving lives in Oregon school shooting",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/great-hero-praised-for-saving-lives-in-oregon-school-shooting-15070269",
        "published": "2026-10-16T23:12:35.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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