{
  "id": 15112777,
  "title": "Oregon school shooting: Gunman, 16 identified as Griffin J. John II; mother had bought weapon",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/oregon-school-shooting-gunman-16-identified-as-griffin-j-john-ii",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T03:50:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/world/oregon-school-shooter-identified-silver-rail-elementary-10925260/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 15, at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, a 16-year-old boy named Griffin J. John II opened fire, killing three children and a teacher. He was subsequently shot dead by a man who happened to be passing by. The mother of the gunman had bought the shotgun he used around his birthday in August. Police have yet to disclose the motive behind the shooting. The incident unfolded as the boy, after climbing over the school fence, entered the school and proceeded to the classroom of a special needs classroom. A teacher fought the boy for the gun, ultimately overpowering him and preventing further casualties. Another man, Kaylub Giamanco, 36, who owned a .40-calibre pistol, also intervened and shot the boy multiple times, leading to the gunman's death. Krantz, the Bend Police Chief, praised the actions of both the teacher and Giamanco, describing them as heroic. Giamanco's family expressed that he is not seeking recognition and thanked the first responders, school staff, and the community. The victims were aged between 5 and 11 years, with the youngest identified as Rhoam Summer. The teacher killed was Meghan Lambert, 25. The families of two of the victims have requested to keep their names private. Two others, a 7-year-old girl and a 54-year-old teacher, were injured. One of them is in a serious but stable condition at Oregon Health & Science University, while the other's injuries were serious but not life-threatening, and she is receiving treatment at St. Charles Medical Center. The investigation is currently at an early stage, with police searching the boy's home and examining the scene. His mother has assisted them so far. Investigators are also looking into his computer, phone, social media, and search history to determine if he had a fixation on violence, including prior mass shootings.",
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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."
}