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Hero Dad's 911 Call from Oregon School Shooting Released

Kaylub Giamanco's call to emergency services detailed his approach to confront the shooter at Silver Rail Elementary.

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A 911 call made by Kaylub Giamanco during a tragic incident at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon, has been released, providing a harrowing account of his approach to confront the shooter 13. The incident, which occurred in October, saw 16-year-old Griffin J. John II take the lives of three children and one teacher in a special needs classroom, with another student critically injured and a teacher hospitalized 3.

Giamanco, armed with a .40-caliber handgun, approached the school with the intention of confronting the shooter, as he expressed to the 911 operator 3. His actions were pivotal, as they prevented further harm and likely saved additional lives 3. The call, lasting over a minute, included Giamanco informing the operator that there was 'someone with a gun' at the school 1.

President Donald Trump praised Giamanco as a hero, highlighting his bravery and decisive action in the face of danger 3. The release of the 911 call offers a glimpse into the moments leading up to the confrontation, providing insight into the quick thinking and courage displayed by Giamanco.

What we know

  • A 911 call made by Kaylub Giamanco during an incident at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon, has been released 13
  • The incident occurred at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon 13
  • The name of the father who intervened is likely Kaylub Giamanco 23
  • Griffin J. John II, a 16-year-old, was the shooter 3
  • The shooting occurred at Silver Rail Elementary School in October 3
  • Giamanco made a 911 call while approaching the school with a .40-caliber handgun 3
  • During the 911 call, Giamanco expressed his intention to confront the shooter 3
  • The shooter killed three children and one teacher in a special needs classroom 3
  • Another student was critically injured and a teacher was injured and hospitalized 3
  • Giamanco fired shots at the shooter, preventing further harm 3
  • Giamanco informed the 911 operator that there was 'someone with a gun' at the school 1
  • A 911 call was made by the father who stopped the Oregon school shooting 2
  • President Donald Trump praised Giamanco as a hero 3
  • The 911 call lasted for more than a minute 1

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Trust Score report

72%
Likely accurate
Probability of truth, weighted across 15 claims from 3 outlets. Each claim is scored by how many independent, reliable newsrooms support or contradict it. Method
  • confirmed
    A 911 call made by Kaylub Giamanco during an incident at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon, has been released.
    85% · supported by 2
  • confirmed
    The incident occurred at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon.
    85% · supported by 2
  • likely
    The name of the father who intervened is Kaylub Giamanco.
    85% · supported by 2
  • likely
    Griffin J. John II, a 16-year-old, was the shooter.
    70% · supported by 1
  • likely
    The shooting occurred at Silver Rail Elementary School in October.
    70% · supported by 1
  • likely
    Giamanco made a 911 call while approaching the school with a .40-caliber handgun.
    70% · supported by 1
  • likely
    During the 911 call, Giamanco expressed his intention to confront the shooter.
    70% · supported by 1
  • likely
    The shooter killed three children and one teacher in a special needs classroom.
    70% · supported by 1
  • likely
    Another student was critically injured and a teacher was injured and hospitalized.
    70% · supported by 1
  • likely
    Giamanco fired shots at the shooter, preventing further harm.
    70% · supported by 1
  • unverified
    Kaylub Giamanco fatally shot a 16-year-old shooter at the elementary school.
    53% · supported by 1, contradicted by 1
  • likely
    Kaylub Giamanco informed the 911 operator that there was 'someone with a gun' at the school.
    72% · supported by 1
  • likely
    A 911 call was made by the father who stopped the Oregon school shooting.
    71% · supported by 1
  • likely
    President Donald Trump praised Giamanco as a hero.
    70% · supported by 1
  • likely
    The 911 call lasted for more than a minute.
    72% · supported by 1

Sources & references

  1. PBS NewsHour — Authorities release 911 call from the man who killed a shooter inside an Oregon elementary school · 2026-11-04 · headline & summary only
  2. CBS News — 911 call made by hero dad who took down Oregon school shooter released · 2026-11-04 · headline & summary only
  3. The Independent — 'I'm about to go kill this kid': The frantic 911 call made by Oregon school shooting hero · 2026-11-03

This article is an original synthesis written by Jessi. It does not reproduce the text of the outlets above; it cross-references their reporting and links to them so you can read the originals.

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