Silver Rail Elementary School shooting in Bend, Oregon
A shooter forced his way into Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, killing three children and one teacher before being shot dead by a bystander. Police identified the shooter as a former special-needs student who had attended the school, and said he attacked a special-education classroom. The bystander who stopped the shooter later came forward and thanked first responders and the community.
Current state
A 16-year-old former special-needs student killed three children and one teacher in a special-education classroom at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, before being fatally shot by armed parent Kaylub Giamanco; two survivors remain hospitalized, the motive is under investigation, and investigators are examining the shooter's digital history and a shotgun reportedly purchased by his mother.
5 sources · 6 reports · Updated 17 Oct 2026
Developments
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A 16-year-old former student opened fire at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, killing three children and one teacher and wounding two others.
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Police identified the shooter as a former special-needs student who had attended the school and said he attacked a special-education classroom.
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Authorities said the shooter used a shotgun reportedly purchased by his mother and are examining his computer, phone, social media and search history.
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Armed parent Kaylub Giamanco pursued the shooter into the school, fatally shot him, and later came forward to thank first responders and supporters.