Oregon Father Speaks Out for First Time After Stopping School Shooter

The father hailed as a hero for stopping an active shooter at an Oregon elementary school has broken his silence about the tragedy. In his first public remarks, Kaylub Giamanco recounted the harrowing moments he confronted the gunman at Silver Rail elementary school in Bend, Oregon, where his own children are enrolled.

The shooting, which occurred last week, resulted in the deaths of three boys and one teacher. Giamanco, a 36-year-old carpenter, rushed to the scene and intervened to halt the bloodshed. During the incident, he told a 911 dispatcher, “I have to go in. People are going to die.” His actions have since drawn widespread national attention and praise.