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Father who killed Oregon school shooter describes anguish over children he couldn't save

Father who killed Oregon school shooter describes anguish over children he couldn't save

Also reported by PBS NewsHour

Summary

A father named Kaylub Giamanco shot and killed a gunman who attacked Silver Rail Elementary School in Oregon. The attack resulted in the deaths of three students and a teacher, while others were injured. Giamanco described his emotional pain over those he could not save and praised a teacher who helped him stop the attacker.

Key Facts

  • The shooting happened at Silver Rail Elementary School in Oregon.
  • Three students (boys aged 5, 8, and 11) and one teacher were killed.
  • The attacker was a 16-year-old former student named Griffin J John II.
  • Kaylub Giamanco, a parent, shot and killed the attacker.
  • Giamanco described hearing children pleading for help during the attack.
  • A teacher fought the attacker by throwing her phone and tackling him, helping to stop more violence.
  • Several people were wounded, including another teacher and one child.
  • Authorities are still investigating the motive of the attacker.
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