Kaylub Giamanco was driving home from lunch Thursday afternoon when he heard gunshots and saw a gunman entering the Oregon elementary school his two young daughters attend.The 36-year-old carpenter ran into the school, shooting and killing the teenage suspect.
Kyle Giamanco identified his brother as the bystander and recounted what he was told happened to NBC News on Friday.Officials have not named the community member, but said the person’s actions prevented further loss at Silver Rail Elementary School.
Kyle Giamanco said his brother told him he was headed home after grabbing a bite to eat when he saw the gunman entering the school.Police have said that the suspect, identified by three senior law enforcement officials as John J.
Griffin, 16, gained entry to the building by firing through locked doors.Two of the officials said the gun used in the shooting was purchased by the suspect’s mother around the time of his birthday in August.
Kaylub Giamanco.via FacebookKyle Giamanco said his brother has a concealed weapon “and decided to go in after” the shooter.Kyle Giamanco and several parents told NBC News that the shooting happened in a special education room.
A teacher and three children, ages 5, 8, and 11, were killed.Two other people, a 7-year-old and another teacher, were critically injured at the Bend, Oregon, school.
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