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  "id": 15049483,
  "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-15049483",
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  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T21:02:33.000Z",
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    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/highlight/2026/10/17/great-hero-praised-for-saving-lives-in-oregon-school-shooting"
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  "account": "In a tragic incident at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, a 16-year-old gunman named John J. Griffin II killed three children and a teacher before being confronted by Kaylub Giamanco. Giamanco, a 36-year-old school parent with a permit to carry a concealed weapon, arrived at the scene after hearing gunshots and witnessing the shooter enter the special education room. The incident, which took place on Thursday afternoon, left five victims in total, including the gunman. US President Donald Trump hailed Giamanco as a \"great hero,\" emphasizing his quick actions that saved lives in the midst of a nation plagued by gun violence. The small city of Bend, known for its natural beauty, grappled with shock and grief as citizens attempted to comprehend the devastating loss of young lives. The National Rifle Association praised Giamanco's actions, stating that they exemplify the heroism of law-abiding citizens ready to respond in emergencies. However, gun-control advocates expressed their dismay, highlighting the alarming rate of gun-related deaths in the United States, which has become a pressing concern among the population.",
  "summary": "Kaylub Giamanco rushed into the elementary school after a shooter forced his way through locked doors, downing the teenage gunman.",
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        "title": "Police seek answers after children fatally shot at Oregon school",
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        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Oregon school shooter's mother Shauntai May Nickerson says son was a 'good boy'",
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        "title": "Bystander who killed Oregon shooter identified as father of girls at elementary school",
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        "published": "2026-10-16T20:37:21.000Z"
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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"
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      {
        "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"
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      {
        "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"
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      {
        "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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