Oregon School Shooter Identified Shotgun Purchased
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On Thursday, a sixteen‑year‑old former student opened fire at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon, killing three children and a twenty‑five‑year‑old teacher. Police identified the suspect as Griffin J.
John II, a former special‑needs student, and said he used a Maverick 88 pump‑action shotgun bought by his mother. The attacker fired as many as fifteen rounds, and investigators found another forty‑four rounds of ammunition at the scene.
A bystander, Kaylub Giamanco, shot the teenager after he forced entry and fired at the school’s doors. The incident has reignited debate over school safety and gun access for minors, prompting authorities to examine the suspect’s online activity and the circumstances that led to the tragedy.
Timeline
- On October 16 2026 Shooter forced entry, fired at school doors, entered classroom.
- On October 16 2026 Bystander shot shooter after confrontation in classroom.
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