Police praise heroism of those who intervened in Oregon school shooting
Three children and a teacher were killed in a Bend school shooting; a teacher and a father intervened, with the father shooting the gunman.
Key facts
- Three children aged 5, 8, and 11 and a 25‑year‑old teacher were killed.
- A 16‑year‑old gunman used a pump‑action 12‑gauge shotgun.
- A teacher tackled the shooter before a father fired and killed him.
- Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz praised the teacher and the father as heroes.
On Thursday, a 16‑year‑old gunman opened fire at a school in Bend, Oregon, using a pump‑action shotgun. Three children aged 5, 8, and 11 and a 25‑year‑old teacher were killed. Another child and a teacher were injured.
A 16‑year‑old gunman shot a man outside the school, who was the first to alert police. The man was missed by the shooter. The shooter then entered a special needs classroom and killed the victims.
A female teacher tackled the shooter before a father of two girls, Kaylub Giamanco, rushed in with his legally held weapon. Giamanco fired and killed the gunman. Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz said the teacher and the father displayed "true heroism."
Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz said people who risk their lives for others deserve recognition. The teacher was described as "incredible" by the chief.
The incident has triggered responses from gun‑control advocates and the National Rifle Association. The NRA praised the armed bystander as a reminder of the importance of a law‑abiding armed citizenry. Gun‑control groups condemned the ease of firearm procurement.
Context
The shooting is part of a broader debate over gun control in the United States. The National Rifle Association praised the armed bystander. Gun‑control advocates criticize easy access to firearms.
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