Family confirms bystander killed Oregon school shooting suspect

Summary

Kaylub Giamanco’s family confirmed he fatally shot the 16-year-old suspect during Thursday’s deadly rampage at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, The Guardian reports. The family said Giamanco was not seeking recognition, and the outlet says authorities had not released his identity. Hindustan Times describes him as a 36-year-old carpenter and father of two Silver Rail Elementary students.

Timeline

1. Hindustan Times

   16 Oct 2026, 19:00 UTCSource ↗

   Hindustan Times identifies Kaylub Giamanco as the bystander who fatally shot the suspect and reports that he is a 36-year-old carpenter and father of two Silver Rail Elementary students.

2. The Guardian

   16 Oct 2026, 22:34 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that Giamanco’s family confirmed he killed the 16-year-old suspect and said he was not seeking recognition; it also says authorities had yet to officially release his identity.