From The Boston Globe · · 1m 20s
Teen Shooter at Oregon School Was Former Student, Police Say
Oregon elementary school shooter, a former student, was tackled by a teacher before being shot by a father.
In brief
Oregon elementary school shooter, a former student, was tackled by a teacher before being shot by a father. A 16-year-old former student at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend killed four people before being tackled by a teacher and shot by a father. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
Teacher Tackled Shooter
A teacher threw her phone at the teenage gunman who killed four people at an Oregon elementary school, then tackled and fought with him.
Shooter Identified
Police identified the attacker as 16-year-old Griffin J. John II, who had been a special needs student at the school.
Shooter's Actions
He fired up to 15 shots from a 12-gauge shotgun and had about 44 rounds remaining when he was killed.
Shooter's Mother
The attacker’s mother, Shauntai Nickerson, said she would have done something to prevent the shooting if she could.
Son of Victim
Kenda Freeman said her son, Kaylub Giamanco, shot the gunman during the attack at Silver Rail Elementary School.
Victim Details
The youngest victim was a 5-year-old boy who loved reading and stuffed animals, described as a fearless climber.
Shooter's Gun
The shooter used a pump-action shotgun bought by his mother, which he obtained under Oregon law with parental consent.
In short
A 16-year-old former student at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend killed four people before being tackled by a teacher and shot by a father.
