Family identifies man who shot Oregon school gunman as father of two students
Kaylub Giamanco, whose two young daughters attend the Oregon elementary school, shot and killed the gunman on Thursday, his family said.
Kaylub Giamanco is the man who confronted and fatally shot the gunman at an Oregon elementary school on Thursday, according to his family. His brother identified him to NBC News. The family also issued a statement on Friday confirming he shot and killed the suspect, The Guardian reports.
NBC News reports Giamanco was driving home from lunch on Thursday afternoon when he heard gunshots. He saw a gunman going into the school, which his two young daughters attend.
The Guardian reports the shooting happened at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, and that the suspect was 16 years old. It says the family described Giamanco as "not seeking recognition."
Authorities had not officially released his identity, The Guardian reports.
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- NBC NewsMan who confronted Oregon elementary school gunman identified by brotherFri, Oct 16, 1:05 PM EDT
- NBC NewsHero in deadly Oregon elementary school shooting is Kaylub Giamanco, father of 2 studentsFri, Oct 16, 1:15 PM EDT
- The GuardianBystander who killed Oregon shooter identified as father of girls at elementary schoolFri, Oct 16, 4:37 PM EDT
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