Trump praises armed bystander who killed Oregon school shooter

Summary

US President Donald Trump praised an armed bystander as a hero after the man killed a teenage gunman who shot dead three children and a teacher at an Oregon elementary school, Channel NewsAsia reports. The Straits Times reports that Trump said the bystander had a gun and knew how to use it.

Timeline

1. The Straits Times

   16 Oct 2026, 16:55 UTCSource ↗

   The Straits Times reports that Trump praised the armed bystander for saving lives and said he was thankful the man had a gun and knew how to use it.

2. CNA

   16 Oct 2026, 19:44 UTCSource ↗

   CNA reports that Trump called the armed bystander a great hero for killing the teenage gunman who shot dead three children and a teacher at an Oregon elementary school.