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Make New York Post a Preferred Source           ()    BEND, Oregon — (https://nypost.com/2026/10/16/us-news/driver-who-tried-to-stop-oregon-school-shooter-shows-bullet-hole-riddled-truck/) A hero dad was driving home for his lunch break when he heard gunshots and (https://nypost.com/2026/10/16/us-news/hero-gunman-who-ran-into-oregon-elementary-school-to-end-teens-mass-shooting-was-a-students-dad-dispatch-audio/) ran into an Oregon elementary school special-education room to stop a crazed teen’s deadly mass shooting, according to a report. Kaylub Giamanco, a carpenter and father of two girls who attend Silver Rail Elementary, was driving home from his break Thursday around 1 p.m. when he heard gunfire, his brother, Kyle Giamanco, (https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/live-blog/live-coverage-teen-shooter-kills-3-children-teacher-oregon-elementary-rcna603846#rcrd121743) told NBC News.  Kaylub Giamanco, 36, who owns a concealed weapon, (https://nypost.com/2026/10/16/us-news/timeline-of-oregon-school-shooting-reveals-how-hero-gunman-ended-teens-rampage-in-under-3-minutes/) bravely pursued teen gunman John J. Griffin II into the school building’s special education room and fatally shot him, his brother said. (Open a slideshow of all 5 article images.) (Kaylub Giamanco stands on a wooden deck, holding an oversized skewer stacked with meat and pineapple.)  5     Kaylub Giamanco (above) was identified as the Samaritan who shot and killed a teen school shooter at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. facebook/Kaylub Giamanco   (Open a slideshow of all 5 article images.) (Kaylub and Kelsey Giamanco outdoors with their two daughters.)  5     Kaylub and Kelsey Giamanco are seen in an undated Facebook photo. facebook/Kaylub Giamanco     (https://nypost.com/2026/10/16/us-news/bend-oregon-school-shooting-live-updates/) Follow for live updates on the mass shooting at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon    Despite authorities crediting him with saving lives, Kaylub Giamanco does not want to speak out because he doesn’t feel like a hero and is riddled with guilt for not saving more people, according to his sibling. Kenda Freeman, who identified herself as Kaylub Giamanco’s mom, told The Post at a family home in Bend on Friday that she was “super proud” of her son’s quick thinking. Explore More  (https://nypost.com/2026/10/16/us-news/the-extreme-measures-oregon-shooter-took-to-enter-the-school-and-why-he-targeted-special-ed-room/) (An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows John Griffin II wearing a dark hoodie, standing near a waterfall, Image 2 shows Police tape blocks access to Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, Image 3 shows People leave flowers at a makeshift memorial near a cordoned-off area at Silver Rail Elementary School)    (https://nypost.com/2026/10/16/us-news/the-extreme-measures-oregon-shooter-took-to-enter-the-school-and-why-he-targeted-special-ed-room/) The extreme measures Oregon shooter took to enter the school — and why he targeted special-ed room      (https://nypost.com/2026/10/16/us-news/first-photos-of-oregon-school-shooter-john-griffin-revealed/) ()    (https://nypost.com/2026/10/16/us-news/first-photos-of-oregon-school-shooter-john-griffin-revealed/) First photos of Oregon school shooter John Griffin revealed      (https://nypost.com/2026/10/16/us-news/sobbing-mom-of-oregon-shooter-john-griffin-insists-son-was-good-boy-after-killing-4-at-school/) (An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Shauntai Nickerson and her son in front of a waterfall, Image 2 shows Emergency responders and police vehicles outside Silver Rail Elementary School, Image 3 shows Community members grieve at a candlelight vigil)    (https://nypost.com/2026/10/16/us-news/sobbing-mom-of-oregon-shooter-john-griffin-insists-son-was-good-boy-after-killing-4-at-school/) Sobbing mom of Oregon shooter John Griffin insists son was ‘good boy’ after killing 4 at school            “He is absolutely a hero. … It’s not an easy time, and he’s going through a lot. … I’m super proud of him, and I couldn’t ask for more,” said Freeman, 50.  Here’s the latest on the elementary school shooting in Oregon: (https://nypost.com/2026/10/16/us-news/the-extreme-measures-oregon-shooter-took-to-enter-the-school-and-why-he-targeted-special-ed-room/) The extreme measures Oregon shooter took to enter the school — and why he targeted special-ed room   (https://nypost.com/2026/10/16/us-news/first-photos-of-oregon-school-shooter-john-griffin-revealed/) First photos of Oregon school shooter John Griffin revealed   (https://nypost.com/2026/10/16/us-news/sobbing-mom-of-oregon-shooter-john-griffin-insists-son-was-good-boy-after-killing-4-at-school/) Sobbing mom of Oregon shooter John Griffin insists son was ‘good boy’ after killing 4 at school   (https://nypost.com/2026/10/16/us-news/wheelchair-bound-child-shot-in-face-by-oregon-school-shooter/) 7-year-old in wheelchair critical after being shot in face by Oregon gunman: report    (Interactive or visual content)    The mom also provided a statement from a family rep saying Kaylub Giamanco is “not seeking recognition” and is asking for privacy. “The tragedy at Silver Rail Elementary has devastated the Bend community. Lifelong Bend resident Kaylub Giamanco has come forward as the man who shot and killed the suspect who entered the school,” the statement said. (Open a slideshow of all 5 article images.) (Kaylub Giamanco smiling and flashing a peace sign outdoors.)  5     Kaylub Giamanco (pictured), a carpenter and father of two girls who attend Silver Rail Elementary, was driving home from his break on Thursday when he heard gunfire, his brother, Kyle Giamanco, told NBC News. facebook/Kaylub Giamanco   “He is not seeking recognition, but instead wishes to express his gratitude to the first responders, school personnel, and community for the outpouring of love and support,” it continued.  “Kaylub’s family, including his two daughters, who attend the school, respectfully asks for privacy during this difficult time and will not be participating in any interviews at this time.”  President Trump described Giamanco as “a great hero” who “took care of business.” Griffin, 16, was armed with his mom’s pump-action shotgun when he opened fire inside the Bend school — killing three children, aged 5, 8, and 11, and a teacher. (Open a slideshow of all 5 article images.) (Crime scene investigators gather evidence at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.)  5     Crime Scene Investigators gather evidence at Silver Rail Elementary School on Oct. 15, 2026, in Bend, Oregon. Getty Images     (Open a slideshow of all 5 article images.) (Flowers and candles are placed at a makeshift memorial outside Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Ore.)  5     Flowers and candles are placed at a makeshift memorial at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Ore., on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, a day after a deadly shooting. AP Photo/Haven Daley   He shot into the locked doors of the school — where roughly 400 to 450 students attend — to bust inside.   The bloodthirsty teen also critically injured another student, 7, and a teacher, 54. The 7-year-old student, whose family is a friend of Kyle Giamanco, is in a wheelchair and was shot in the face during the rampage, but is now recovering from surgery.  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