From New York Post · · 1m 10s
Teacher Pretended Dead to Avoid Killing in Oregon School Shooting
A teacher who was shot at Silver Rail Elementary School in Oregon pretended to be dead to avoid being killed by the shooter.
In brief
A teacher who was shot at Silver Rail Elementary School in Oregon pretended to be dead to avoid being killed by the shooter. Critically injured teacher Becky Drury revealed she pretended to be dead to avoid execution by shooter Griffin John during the Oregon school shooting. Originally reported by New York Post.
Teacher's First Public Comments
Becky Drury, 54, revealed she pretended to be dead to avoid being executed by the shooter after being shot at close range.
“Before I could do anything more, he shot me at close range and I fell to the ground”
Shooter's Identity and Actions
Griffin John, 16, used his mom's shotgun to enter Silver Rail Elementary School before targeting his former special education classroom.
“Griffin, 16, used his mom’s shotgun to blast through the door at Silver Rail before unleashing carnage inside”
Victims of the Shooting
Three students, including Rhoam Summer, 5, and two unidentified students ages 8 and 11, were killed in the attack.
“Three students, Rhoam Summer, 5, and two other unidentified students, ages 8 and 11, were tragically killed in the gunfire”
Shooter's Fate
Griffin John was gunned down by bystander Kaylub Giamanco, whose daughters attend the school.
“Griffin was eventually gunned down by a heroic bystander Kaylub Giamanco, whose two daughters attend the elementary school”
Teacher's Hospitalization
Becky Drury underwent surgery on her left arm and right hand and remains hospitalized after the shooting.
“She has undergone surgery on her left arm and right hand, her husband Will Drury said, and remains hospitalized”
School Closure
Silver Rail Elementary School will be closed indefinitely following the massacre.
“School officials have announced that Silver Rail will be closed indefinitely in the wake of the massacre”
The essence
Critically injured teacher Becky Drury revealed she pretended to be dead to avoid execution by shooter Griffin John during the Oregon school shooting.
