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.
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
Trust Score report
Likely accurate — probability of truth 72%, weighted across 15 claims from 3 independent outlets.
- confirmed A 911 call made by Kaylub Giamanco during an incident at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon, has been released. (85%)
- confirmed The incident occurred at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon. (85%)
- likely The name of the father who intervened is Kaylub Giamanco. (85%)
- likely Griffin J. John II, a 16-year-old, was the shooter. (70%)
- likely The shooting occurred at Silver Rail Elementary School in October. (70%)
- likely Giamanco made a 911 call while approaching the school with a .40-caliber handgun. (70%)
- likely During the 911 call, Giamanco expressed his intention to confront the shooter. (70%)
- likely The shooter killed three children and one teacher in a special needs classroom. (70%)
- likely Another student was critically injured and a teacher was injured and hospitalized. (70%)
- likely Giamanco fired shots at the shooter, preventing further harm. (70%)
- unverified Kaylub Giamanco fatally shot a 16-year-old shooter at the elementary school. (53%)
- likely Kaylub Giamanco informed the 911 operator that there was 'someone with a gun' at the school. (72%)
- likely A 911 call was made by the father who stopped the Oregon school shooting. (71%)
- likely President Donald Trump praised Giamanco as a hero. (70%)
- likely The 911 call lasted for more than a minute. (72%)
Sources
- PBS NewsHour — Authorities release 911 call from the man who killed a shooter inside an Oregon elementary school
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/authorities-release-911-call-from-the-man-who-killed-a-shooter-inside-an-oregon-elementary-school - CBS News — 911 call made by hero dad who took down Oregon school shooter released
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/911-call-made-by-hero-dad-who-took-down-oregon-school-shooter-released/ - The Independent — 'I'm about to go kill this kid': The frantic 911 call made by Oregon school shooting hero
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/oregon-school-shooting-911-call-kaylub-giamanco-b3078593.html