Bend Father Recounts Fatal Confrontation During Silver Rail Elementary Attack
In Bend, Oregon, father Kaylub Giamanco recounted how he confronted and fatally shot a 16-year-old gunman at Silver Rail Elementary School during an attack that killed three children and a teacher.
Birmingham, AL, October 23, 2026 —
In Bend, Oregon, Kaylub Giamanco recounted confronting and fatally shooting a 16-year-old gunman during an attack at Silver Rail Elementary School. The attack killed three children and a teacher, according to the account provided.
The information available identifies Giamanco as a father but does not say whether his child was at the school or describe his connection to the incident beyond his account of confronting the gunman. It also does not provide the date or time of the attack, details about how it unfolded, or information about the victims.
Giamanco’s account is the only description of the confrontation included in the available summary. No direct quotation was provided, and the circumstances surrounding the shooting were not specified. The summary does not say whether law enforcement or school officials have confirmed the account, or whether an investigation has reached any findings.
Other key details remain unavailable, including the identity of the 16-year-old, the motive for the attack, whether anyone else was injured, and what happened after the confrontation. The summary also does not provide information about emergency response, the school’s status, or any official statements.
As a result, the account establishes only the reported fatal confrontation and the deaths of three children and a teacher. Further details about the incident and any official findings were not included in the information provided.
Story summarized from the original created by KPTV News staff, Jordan Gartner on www.wbrc.com, see more information here.
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