Bend father identified as man who stopped Silver Rail Elementary shooter
A Bend father whose two daughters attend Silver Rail Elementary School has been identified by his family as…
A Bend father whose two daughters attend Silver Rail Elementary School has been identified by his family as the man who pursued and fatally shot the gunman during the Oct. 15 attack, which killed three children and a teacher.
Kaylub Giamanco’s brother and mother confirmed that he followed the shooter into the school and stopped him. He was on a lunch break when he noticed the shooter entering his children’s elementary school.
Authorities said that Giamanco’s actions prevented further loss of life.
As families mourn, some of those killed are beginning to be identified publicly. They include 5-year-old Rhoam Summer, whose father confirmed his death in a social media post.
Who was the father who stopped the shooter?
Giamanco is a lifelong Bend resident and the father of two young daughters at Silver Rail Elementary, according to a family statement.
His mother, Kenda Freeman, said he is grateful for the first responders, school employees, and community members who have offered support.
The family has requested privacy and is declining interviews.
Giamanco’s brother described him as a hero but told NBC News that he is struggling with being unable to save more children.
Which victims have been identified?
Rhoam Summer, 5, was identified by his father, Kelik Summer, as one of the children killed.
In a Facebook post, Summer said his family was devastated and surrounded by friends and relatives offering support. Rhoam was the youngest of the three children killed. The other children were 8 and 11.
Facebook user have also identified the teacher killed as Megan Lambert, a coach with Central Oregon Volleyball Club. Her identification has not been independently confirmed.
Lambert is being remembered for helping young players participate, including asking that her first year’s coaching pay go toward children whose families could not afford the cost.
What is known about the shooter?
NBC News identified the shooter as Griffin J. John, 16, citing three senior law enforcement officials.
Police said the gunman fired through locked doors to enter the school before opening fire inside. A community member followed him into the building and fatally shot him.
A 7-year-old student and a 54-year-old teacher were also hospitalized with critical injuries, authorities said. The motive remains under investigation.
How can people support those affected?
Community members have shared fundraisers to help those affected by the shooting. They include:
Kaylub Giamanco, the man who stopped the Bend shooter
The family of the 7-year-old critically injured in the shooting
The family of Rhoam Summer
This is a developing story. Information may change as authorities and families release additional details.
